Forest Foundation: Program, Project or General Operating Support Grant

The Forest Foundation offers grants to support nonprofit organizations and citizen initiatives in Southwest Washington, especially Tacoma and Pierce County. They prioritize projects that promote community well-being, environmental stewardship, and cultural accessibility. Emphasizing fiscal accountability and innovation, the Foundation seeks proposals from tax-exempt organizations in Washington and Oregon. Grants are available for various program areas, including children and youth development, community building, and self-sufficiency, while excluding requests for capital construction and certain operational costs.

Pre-Proposal - If you determine that your organization is eligible for Foundation support and there is a strong match between your organization’s efforts and the Foundation’s charitable giving interests, you may submit Stage One request.Full Proposal - If your Stage One request is approved, you will be notified by the Foundation and provided with the link and instructions for preparing a Stage Two request.

Eligibility

The Foundation will make grants to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under Section 509(a) of the Code. The Foundation’s emphasis will be to support proposals from agencies based in Washington and Oregon and projects that occur within the same geographic boundary.Grants outside of Pierce County will be made for capital projects only.The Foundation supports organizations and efforts in the following Washington State counties: Clallam, Cowlitz, Clark, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston and Wahkiakum. The Foundation accepts proposals seeking grants for smaller capital items and equipment used to support ongoing operations and/or efforts to improve organizational effectiveness.

Ineligibility

At this time the foundation does not accept requests for new facility construction.Please note that the Foundation generally will not favor proposals seeking funds for annual appeals, debt retirement, endowments, individuals, private or operating foundations, school-related tours, or the production of films, videos or publications. The Foundation does not fund lobbying efforts or efforts to influence elections or legislation.