Upper Valley Fund Grant
Funding Amount
More than US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Geography
- 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.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Public Schools are ineligible
Overview
The Upper Valley Fund Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports 501c3 public charities and project-specific funding for government and faith-based organizations in select areas. Grants can be up to $2,000, with no wait period for annual applications. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life through arts, education, environment, and health services, ensuring that the region's charitable needs are met effectively.
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 Upper 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 Leavenworth, Dryden, Peshastin, Lake Wenatchee, or PlainGovernment 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Arts
- Education
- Environment
- Community health
- Quality of life
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