Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Organizations and individuals, it aims to empower applicants to enhance their communities
  • Those with a 501c3 designation, and/or any individual seeking funding for post-graduate work

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: No Funding will be awarded to the same organization in consecutive funding cycles.

Overview

The Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in the Puget Sound Region, offering small grants between $1,000 and $25,000, and large grants from $26,000 to $50,000. Open to organizations and individuals, it aims to empower applicants to enhance their communities. The foundation seeks projects that can make a positive impact in areas such as education, arts, and health, encouraging innovative proposals that address unmet needs.

What is the Garneau Nicon Family Foundation
The Garneau Nicon Family Foundation was established in 2011 for the commitment of supporting charitable purposes in the Puget Sound Region of Western Washington.
The Garneau Nicon Family Foundation is dedicated to encouraging and supporting individuals and organizations seeking to improve themselves and enrich the communities they serve. Grants for religious, literary, scientific, educational, medical and artistic purposes, as well as other self-improvement efforts, will be considered.
Grant Amount
Grants: Range from $1,000.00 to $50,000.00.
Only one grant application may be filed per calendar year by any individual and/or organization/group. If a grant is awarded funds, the individual/group may not apply for the next grant cycle. Funding will not be awarded to the same individual/organization in consecutive funding cycles. However, if an application is denied, the individual/organization may re-apply in the following grant cycle.
Goal
With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.

Eligibility

The Garneau Nicon Family Foundation accepts applications from any organization including but not limited to those with a 501c3 designation, and/or any individual seeking funding for post-graduate work.

Ineligibility

No Funding will be awarded to the same organization in consecutive funding cycles.

What Garneau Nicon Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
34
Total given
$462K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$30K
  • By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA; North Bend, WA; Oak Harbor, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Reclaim · Seattle, WA

    Mental health

    $30K

  • The More We Love · Kirkland, WA

    Domestic violence(women and children)

    $30K

  • Bridge Receiving Center · Woodinville, WA

    Physical & Sexual Assault (Youth)

    $25K

  • South Kitsap Helpline · Port Orchard, WA

    Food Assistance (Adults)

    $25K

  • Sumner Community Food Bank · Sumner, WA

    Food assistance (adults)

    $25K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Healthcare

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