Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities area (Washington State)

Award Amount: $2,500 - $25,000 (grants typically range within this amount; exact awards determined by October luncheon proceeds for the following grant year)

Funding Cycle: January 1 - December 31

Key Information

• Application Period: Begins in February; applications due the 2nd week of March
• Funding Source: No federal funds included in WHWFTC support
• Grant Focus: Specific programs sponsored by agencies
• Eligibility: Only agencies with 501(c)(3) non-profit designation are eligible

Program Priorities

Our Board gives priority to programs that:

• Help improve the lives of women and children in the Tri-Cities area by assisting in their care and development
• Balance cost effectiveness with need
• Maximize community resources
• Are viable and sustainable
• Use a collaborative approach
• Are able to measure impact and evaluate outcomes

Funding Areas

Programs will be considered that offer preventive strategies and/or proactive initiatives in one or more of the following areas:

• Child care/Early learning opportunities
• Drug use prevention, especially as it impacts the lives of children
• Family violence
• Food Insecurity
• Homelessness
• Mental Health
• Youth Mentoring
• Parental and caregiver education and support
• Programs designed to reduce the incidence of high school dropout through direct student assistance
• Self-sufficiency for women (including, but not limited to, employment training)

What We Don't Fund

• Federal funds are not included in WHWFTC support
• Online applications are NOT accepted

Contact Information

• Email: contact@whwftc.org
• Submission Address: CSA Building Receptionist
• Website: whwftc.org

Grant Application Process

Application Method: Paper applications only (NOT online)

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon (for 2026 grant year)

• Late proposals will NOT be considered
• Current and complete grant proposals must be received at the WHWFTC office c/o the CSA Building Receptionist

Required Documents:

1. 2026 WHWFTC Grant Application (Word Format)
2. 2026 Grant Application Budget Worksheet (Excel Format)
3. 2026 Patriot Act Compliance Form (Word Format)
4. Grant Application Instructions (Word Format)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Proposal must describe a specific program sponsored by the agency

Submission Instructions:

1. Use the current grant application form and budget worksheet for the grant year
2. Complete all required documents
3. Mail or deliver to: CSA Building Receptionist (WHWFTC office)
4. Arrive by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon

Questions:
Contact: contact@whwftc.org