Individual Funding Request Form

Mission Alignment: All grant funding applications must align with the Chehalis Foundation's mission to support projects that benefit the city, the community, and academic excellence in Chehalis schools.

Foundation Purpose: To enhance the quality of life while lessening financial burdens on taxpayers and government, ensuring greater opportunities for children and long-term community growth.

Focus Areas

• Civic improvements
• Educational excellence
• Parks & recreation
• Community strengthening initiatives

Geographic Scope

• Chehalis, Washington and surrounding community

Key Considerations

• In the past, most approved funding requests have been part of collaborative efforts with the City of Chehalis and the Chehalis School District
• Applicants are encouraged to consider how their project aligns with existing community partnerships or priorities
• The Foundation welcomes a wide range of ideas while prioritizing projects that strengthen education, public spaces, and civic improvements

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]

Background

• The Chehalis Foundation has raised over $18 million in the past 22 years
• Funding has supported more than 30 civic and educational projects
• Projects include rebuilding recreational parks, community pools, ballparks, street beautification, supporting non-profit community organizations, and enhancing educational programs in schools

How to Apply

1. Complete the Individual Funding Request Form
2. Ensure your proposal aligns with the Chehalis Foundation's mission
3. Reflect values of enhancing quality of life, reducing taxpayer/government burden, and ensuring opportunities for children and community growth
4. Submit to the Chehalis Foundation

Required Information

• Project description
• Community benefit and impact
• Alignment with Foundation priorities (civic improvements, educational excellence, parks & recreation)

Submission

• Contact: [email protected] for more information about the application process