Washington Federal Foundation: Community Service Micro Grants

Washington Federal Foundation: Community Service Micro Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Federal Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Summary

The Washington Federal Foundation offers Community Service Micro Grants aimed at supporting nonprofits that assist low- and moderate-income communities. Eligible organizations must have been operational for at least 12 months and be located near a WaFd Bank branch. The grants focus on essential services like housing assistance, financial literacy, and basic needs support, while excluding medical, animal welfare, and arts-related funding unless tied to employment for low-income populations.

Overview

Washington Federal Foundation: Community Service Micro Grants The Washington Federal Foundation's purpose is to facilitate direct giving to community-based nonprofits that primarily serve the needs of people with low-and-moderate incomes. Social services and basic needs: Emergency housing and rental assistance, utility assistance, clothing, toiletries, household items, food and nutrition programs, basic skills training and independent living, childcare, crisis programs, and social services.Financial literacy: Budgeting, understanding of basic finances, first time home buyers, small business startups, getting out of debt, understanding and building credit, identifying scams and fraud, etc.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a valid nonprofit organization operating for at least 12 calendar monthsPrimarily service low- and moderate-income communities or populationsBe located near a WaFd Bank branch

Ineligibility

Medical endeavors: Fundraisers, research, treatment, uncompensated care and medical related eventsAnimal welfare: Animal shelters, humane societies, treatment, care, etc.The Arts: Museums, theaters, opera, ballet, dance, festivals, concerts, showings, etc. unless directly tied to training or employment for LMI populationsOther: Fundraisers, events, sponsorships