Spring Grant Cycle

Part of: NW Children's Foundation General Grant Program

Timing: One of two semi-annual grant cycles

Geographic Scope: Western Washington

Award Information:

• Grant range: $5,000 - $20,000
• Funds distributed in mid-July
• Recent spring distribution (2024): 37 agency partner programs funded with $425K+
• Recent spring distribution (2014): $403,000 awarded to 31 agencies

Focus: Prevention, early intervention, and treatment programs for children and families experiencing trauma, abuse, neglect, foster care, homelessness, and domestic violence.

Eligibility: 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations serving children and youth (birth-24) and families in Western Washington

Spring Cycle Application Timeline

1. Letter of Inquiry Opens: Late September (approximately September 29)
2. Letter of Inquiry Due: Early December (December 10 or December 12)
3. Full Grant Applications Due: Mid-February (approximately February 16)
4. Decision Notification & Fund Distribution: Mid-July

Application Steps

1. Submit Letter of Inquiry through eGrant system by December deadline
2. Wait for notification of LOI screening results
3. If selected, submit full Grant Application through eGrant system
4. Board review and site visit conducted
5. Final funding decision communicated

Required Materials

• eGrant system account
• Letter of Inquiry (based on provided question list)
• Full Grant Application (if invited)
• Budget information
• Organization 501(c)3 documentation
• Program implementation and evaluation plans