How much funding does Community Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The deadline is February 28, 2027.

Community Grants

FIRLAND FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Healthcare Grants Community Health Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 28, 2027

326 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Focus Areas: Tuberculosis (TB) and basic health care for underserved populations. Occasionally funds grants related to other chronic lung diseases.

Geographic Scope: Primary focus on Western Washington, though not exclusively limited to this region.

Goals

Provide sustainable improvements in TB and basic health care for the underserved population
Encourage locally developed, community-based solutions that deliver immediate and tangible benefits
Use Firland grant as seed money to encourage and initiate innovative projects with partners

Scope

Improve health in communities of need by setting up long-term, self-sustaining programs
Provide funding for medical clinics, train health workers, and supply existing clinics and hospitals with equipment and supplies
May support clean water, health education, and micro-business projects when necessary to support primary objectives

Eligibility

Organizations: 501(c)(3) organizations and other nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations
Individuals: Grants are NOT awarded to individuals
Project Requirements: Projects should have measurable results with an identified, reliable reporting mechanism
Collaboration: Encouraged to partner with government, NGO, or other nonprofit partners

Application Process

1. Submit Letter of Intent (LOI) by February 28th via online form 2. If LOI is accepted, applicant is invited to complete full grant application 3. Grant application deadline: March 31st 4. Grants reviewed by Grants Committee in mid-April; approved by Board of Directors in early May 5. Award letters sent by June 1st with anticipated July 1st funding start date

Contact

Bijan Ghassemieh, Chair, Firland Grants Committee: bijang@uw.edu

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Complete LOI form via online Grant Management Site
- Form requires: project objectives, goals, scope, and basic budget information
- Deadline: February 28th
- Firland acknowledges receipt within one week by email and assigns a grant number
- Applicant must refer to grant number in all future correspondence

2. Step 2: Grant Application
- Upon LOI acceptance, applicant receives invitation to complete online grant application
- Applicant provided with account name and password for application form
- Deadline: March 31st
- Note: Grants received at other times may be reviewed on individual case basis

3. Step 3: Review and Award
- Grants Committee reviews in mid-April
- Board of Directors approves in early May
- Award letters sent by June 1st
- Anticipated funding start date: July 1st
- Recipients may need to accept grant conditions via online form as detailed in award letter

Additional Notes

Multi-year grants are eligible, especially those relating to capital projects
Organizations with previous Firland grants still must submit LOI
No-cost extensions available; progress reports due June 30th each year
Supplemental funding available only after all previous projects completed and final reports submitted
Log into grants portal to check application status
Indirect/overhead costs are NOT allowed

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