How much funding does Spark Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for Spark Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Spark Grants offered?

Spark Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Spark Grants

Q: Who is eligible for Spark Grants?

Eligible applicants: Individuals, grassroots leaders, and community organizations with creative solutions and community-building ideas. Geography: In Pierce County.

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted on a rolling or periodic basis”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals, grassroots leaders, and community organizations with creative solutions and community-building ideas

Geography

In Pierce County

Overview

Spark Grants support creative, grassroots community initiatives and projects that build community in Pierce County.

Geographic Scope: Pierce County, Washington

Focus Areas:

Arts and culture (dance, literary journals, visual arts)
Youth development and expanded learning
Community events and festivals
Health and wellness programs
Cultural heritage and diversity
Social justice and bullying prevention

Eligibility: Open to individuals, grassroots leaders, and community organizations with creative solutions and community-building ideas.

Examples of Funded Projects:

Vision of Eastside Step Team (youth program using step dance)
Tacoma Ocean Fest (one-day waterfront festival)
Healthy Hula (health program for Pacific Islander elders and children)
Collateral (online literary journal about military service impacts)
One Person's Trash (literary journal addressing homelessness)
Harbor Heights Elementary School International Night (cultural celebration event)

Additional Information: Grants help fund uniforms, rehearsal space, event costs, and project development. Recipients have noted the grant provides a "spark" that helps them strategize and seek additional support and sponsorships.

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications accepted on a rolling or periodic basis
Acceptance deadline mentioned: March 9 (specific year not stated, but applications were open as of Feb 26, 2018)
Apply online through gtcf.org
For more information or to apply, visit the website or contact GTCF

Required Materials: Specific application materials not detailed in provided content.

Contact for Information: GTCF website or general contact

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What Greater Tacoma Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 189
Total given: $18.3M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $5,190–$2.16M

By dollars: Washington 82%, Massachusetts 12%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA; Gig Harbor, WA.
62% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund · Boston, MA

Capital support

$2.16M
Nourish Pierce County · Tacoma, WA

Operating support, program support

$1.86M
The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula · Vaughn, WA

Operating support, capital support, program support

$1.46M
Tacoma Parks Foundation · Tacoma, WA

Program support

$1.32M
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties · Tacoma, WA

Operating support, capital support, program support

$1.31M