NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program

NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program

Mission: End the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma in Western Washington.

Focus Areas:

Prevention, early intervention, and treatment programs

Services for children and youth in foster care

Programs serving families experiencing homelessness

Domestic violence support services

Abuse and neglect prevention and treatment

Trauma healing and recovery

Family strengthening and youth empowerment

Programs addressing risk factors and promoting protective factors

Geographic Scope: Western Washington (children, youth ages birth to 24, and families)

Award Information:

Grant range: $5,000 - $20,000

Semi-annual grant cycles (Winter and Spring)

Over $22M invested to date

Recent distributions: $900K over one year to 72 partner agencies; $425K+ distributed in spring cycles

Eligibility:

Must be a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization

Must serve children, youth (birth-24), and families in Western Washington

Primary direct-service funder focus

One application per fiscal year (choose Winter OR Spring cycle)

What NWCF Does NOT Fund:

Organizations that proselytize or require religious activities

Organizations that exclude individuals based on religious beliefs

Grants to individuals or political candidates

Tutoring, after-school, leadership training, or youth engagement programs outside stated priorities

Career training or substance abuse treatment for parents without children's component

Stand-alone food, clothing, household items, or direct medical/dental services

Selection Criteria:
NWCF looks for agencies demonstrating:

Focus on children/youth

Dedicated personnel

Financial integrity

Innovative and effective problem-solving approaches

Comprehensive program implementation and evaluation

Coordination with other service providers

Clear articulation of how program intensity, duration, and frequency will prevent and treat negative impacts of trauma

Evergreen Grants: $100,000 over three years for longtime partners demonstrating high impact and effectiveness. Current Evergreen recipients:

Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish County at Dawson Place

Friends of Youth

Lydia Place

Parent Trust for Washington Children

TeamChild

Vine Maple Place

Additional Support: Educational Outreach program offers support beyond funding to catalyze systemic improvements to child welfare systems in the region.

Contact: office@nwcf.org

Tax ID: 91-1314318