How much funding does Unforeseen Needs Grant (Bald & Esary Trusts) provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Unforeseen Needs Grant (Bald & Esary Trusts)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Unforeseen Needs Grant (Bald & Esary Trusts)?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Washington.

How often is Unforeseen Needs Grant (Bald & Esary Trusts) offered?

Unforeseen Needs Grant (Bald & Esary Trusts) accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Unforeseen Needs Grant (Bald & Esary Trusts)

Blue Mountain Community Foundation

Foundation Rolling Grants for Nonprofits Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

From the program guidelines: “Apply year-round through the BMCF online grant portal.”

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Washington

Overview

The Clara & Art Bald & Mary Garner Esary Trusts Unforeseen Needs Grant Program provides financial assistance to nonprofits facing unforeseen crises that threaten operations/service delivery; accepted year-round (rolling). Eligibility: 501(c)(3) public charities, private operating foundations, nonprofits and certain governmental entities. Note: operational shortfalls, failed fundraising campaigns, and not-awarded grants generally do NOT qualify.

How to Apply

Apply year-round through the BMCF online grant portal.

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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

96% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, where this grant's project is located.
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