Funding Amount

More than US $2,000

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 15, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

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Geography

  • In Okanogan County
  • In Okanogan County (except Methow Valley)Government agencies and faith-based o
  • Faith-Based Organizations: Grants will not be made for religious purposes nor general operating expenses for faith-based organizations but may be made for non-religious programs offered to the broader community.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Public Schools are ineligible

Overview

The Okanogan Valley Fund Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports charitable organizations in Okanogan County. With a minimum award of $2,000, it aims to enhance the quality of life through various projects in arts, education, environment, and health. Eligible applicants include 501c3 public charities, while government and faith-based organizations can apply for specific projects. There is no wait period, allowing annual applications.

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.
Supporting Charitable Causes in NCW
Several funding opportunities are available to support nonprofit charitable organizations and public agencies in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. Grants are made possible through established unrestricted funds and gifts from donors.
The competitive grant review process identifies projects, programs, or general operations that benefit the region through areas such as arts and culture, education and youth programs, environment and animal protection, health and human services, and public/social benefit.
The Okanogan Valley Fund will provide funding for charitable causes that aim to preserve, protect, and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Minimum award $2,000Fiscal Sponsorships allowedNo wait period (can apply each year)

Eligibility

Must be a 501c3 public charity in Okanogan County (except Methow Valley)Government agencies and faith-based organizations are eligible only for project-specific funding that meets CFNCW’s Grant Guidelines.Faith-Based Organizations: Grants will not be made for religious purposes nor general operating expenses for faith-based organizations but may be made for non-religious programs offered to the broader community.

What Community Foundation of NCW actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
200
Total given
$17.01M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,112–$4.31M
  • By dollars: Washington >99%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Wenatchee, WA; Winthrop, WA; Twisp, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Wenatchee Valley YMCA · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $4.31M

  • Columbia Valley Community Health · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $2.16M

  • Methow Housing Trust · Winthrop, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $1.58M

  • Chelan-Douglas Land Trust · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $622K

  • Wenatchee Valley College Foundation · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $563K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health disparities

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