Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund
Funding Amount
Varies (2023 inaugural round: 44 grants totaling $396,800)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund
Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023)
Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana
Eligibility:
Focus Areas:
Program Overview: The Community Relations and Innovation Fund was established to streamline Potlatch Fund's grant practices. This fund consolidated previous separate grant opportunities (Healthy Pathways for Native Youth, Language Preservation, Community Building, Native Student Success, and Native Arts) into one unified grant process. The inaugural 2023 round awarded 44 grants totaling $396,800 to support grantees to expand their vital work for long-lasting positive impacts in their communities.
Examples of Grantees (2023 inaugural round):
Included individual Native artists, tribal entities, youth organizations, language preservation consortiums, cultural centers, and community-based organizations across the four-state region.
Geographic Service Areas: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Contact: info@potlatchfund.org | 206.624.6076
Mailing Address: 800 Fifth Ave., #101-257, Seattle, WA 98104
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are submitted through the Grant Portal available on the Potlatch Fund website.
Required Steps:
1. Review eligibility requirements
2. Complete online application form through Grant Portal
3. Submit application through portal
Eligibility Requirements to Review:
Selection Criteria:
Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts who evaluate projects based on:
Contact for Questions: info@potlatchfund.org
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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