Grays Harbor Community Foundation Grants

Improves early learning opportunities for children from birth to age 5 in Grays Harbor County. The typical award range is $5,000 to $10,000, but this is not a hard limit: requests outside that range can be discussed with the office before submitting. Eligible applicants: Organizations that serve ages birth-5 years old in Grays Harbor County are eligible to apply for an Early Learning Grant once per year, in addition to other funding opportunities.; Organizations cannot apply for the same project more than once per year.; Proposals are assessed on: the strength of the applicant organization; ability to leverage other funding; addressing a community need; fit with GHCF's giving priorities; positive impact on persons and/or the community; and the capacity to provide the necessary services using good administrative and financial management.; Capital projects: bids must be submitted with the application, site visits are required, and photos of the proposed project must be submitted.; Activities typically not eligible: one-time activities, except school field trips.; Activities typically not eligible: endowment contributions.; Activities typically not eligible: re-granting programs.; Activities typically not eligible: deficit funding.; Activities typically not eligible: feasibility studies and strategic planning.; Religious organizations applying for grants must submit a project that benefits the community as a whole.; Applicants should contact Jessica Hoover to discuss their project; requests outside the typical $5,000 to $10,000 range should be discussed with the office before submitting.; Final reports are required to be considered for future funding; organizations that do not submit one are disqualified from future funding opportunities.. Geography served: Grays Harbor County. Deadline: The Early Learning Grants program will be open throughout the year for organizations to apply at any time..

Helps local nonprofits recruit, retain and recognize their volunteers, for example with brochures, flyers and ads, or with volunteer appreciation. Nonprofits may apply for grants of $50 to $500. Applications are reviewed monthly. Eligible applicants: Local nonprofits are eligible to apply for grants from $50 to $500 for volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition.; Applicants are encouraged to address current volunteer activities, ways to show appreciation to current volunteers, and strategies to recruit new volunteers.; Recipients must send an email update on how the funds were used no more than three months after the funds are received.. Deadline: This application is open year-round and organizations can apply at any time..