How much funding does Shindig Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Shindig Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Shindig Grants?

Eligible applicants: Based in, or provide services to, Walla Walla County, Milton Freewater, Athena & Weston. Geography: In Walla Walla County, Milton Freewater, Athena, and Weston. Not funded: Ineligible Organizations or Purposes; Annual campaign appeals; Endowments; For-profit organizations; Individuals; Political or lobbying activities; Religious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes; Post-secondary Educational Scholarships.

Shindig Grants

Blue Mountain Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Based in, or provide services to, Walla Walla County, Milton Freewater, Athena & Weston

Geography

In Walla Walla County, Milton Freewater, Athena, and Weston

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/grants/grantinfo/)._
Eligible Organizations
4-H Clubs
FFA Chapters

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Ineligible Organizations or Purposes
Not eligible: Annual campaign appeals
Not eligible: Endowments
Not eligible: For-profit organizations
Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Political or lobbying activities
Not eligible: Religious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes
Not eligible: Post-secondary Educational Scholarships
Not eligible: Expenses already incurred or debt
Not eligible: Fundraising events and sponsorships
Not eligible: Organizations recognized as a 501(c) other than a 501(c)(3)
Not eligible: For profit entities and individuals

Overview

Shindig Grants

The Shindig Fund will provide grants to FFA or 4H programs in Walla Walla County, Milton Freewater, Athena, and Weston for the purpose of increasing accessibility and lowering barriers for youth wanting to participate in those programs.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Eligible Organizations
- 4-H Clubs
- FFA Chapters
Service area eligibility
- Applicants must be based in, or provide services to, Walla Walla County, Milton Freewater, Athena & Weston.

Ineligibility

Ineligible Organizations or Purposes
- Annual campaign appeals;
- Endowments;
- For-profit organizations;
- Individuals;
- Political or lobbying activities;
- Religious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes;
- Post-secondary Educational Scholarships;
- Expenses already incurred or debt;
- Fundraising events and sponsorships;
- Organizations recognized as a 501(c) other than a 501(c)(3);
- For profit entities and individuals.

What Blue Mountain Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 121
Total given: $5.53M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,051–$501K

By dollars: Washington 96%, Oregon 3%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Walla Walla, WA; Dayton, WA; College Place, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Christian Aid Center · Walla Walla, WA

Various purposes as approved by bmcf board

$501K
YWCA · Walla Walla, WA

Various purposes as approved by bmcf board

$302K
Blue Mountain Land Trust · Walla Walla, WA

Various purposes as approved by bmcf board

$280K
Providence St Mary Foundation · Walla Walla, WA

Various purposes as approved by bmcf board

$278K
Walla Walla Catholic Schools · Walla Walla, WA

Various purposes as approved by bmcf board

$227K