GCF Community Grants

The GCF Community Grants program, funded by the Gorge Community Foundation, seeks grant proposals from nonprofit agencies within the Columbia River Gorge area. With a focus on charitable initiatives, this program emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and demonstrated community needs. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities or operating under such, and proposals for capital campaigns will not be considered. This funding opportunity supports a diverse range of projects aimed at enhancing local communities.

GCF Community Grants Program
The GCF Community Grants program is requesting grant proposals now for its annual funding cycle. The purpose of the program is to provide charitable grants as the Foundation board determines are most needed. Grants will be made within the broad range of nonprofit agencies and not limited to a single focus or exclusively to the interests of a particular constituency.
The program is comprised of the Joan Burchell Fund, the Riddell and Athalie Lage Fund, the Florence E. and Nobi Akiyama Fund, the Gorge Trust Fund and the Kate Leadbetter Mills Fund.

Eligibility

Only nonprofit agencies located or operating within the Columbia River Gorge area, specifically—Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington State and Hood River, Wasco, Sherman and Gilliam counties in Oregon—are eligible for funding.The grant recipient must be a 501(c)(3) organization or operating under the umbrella of such an organization.The agency must have complied with reporting requirements on any grant previously awarded by the Foundation.

Ineligibility

Proposals for capital campaigns, loans or debt retirement will not be considered.