Yakima Valley Community Foundation
http://www.yvcf.com/Grants/Grants.aspx
The goal of the Grant Program is to enhance the mission of YVCF by supporting effective and efficient organizations in all six areas of Funding Priorities. The Foundation particularly focuses on addressing disparities (unmet needs) by equalizing opportunity and access in Yakima County.
Grant Types The Grant Program provides two main types of funding:
1. Project or Program Support – YVCF funds projects or programs that are designed to contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for residents of Yakima County.
2. Specific Equipment Needs
Who Is Eligible to Receive a Grant From the Yakima Valley Community Foundation?
To be eligible for Community Impact Competitive Grant Program funding:
1. The proposed project/program must be conducted in and benefit Yakima County residents.
2. The agency must qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS code or as a recognized Native American Tribe. If your organization will be using a Fiscal Sponsor, refer to and complete the Fiscal Sponsors Information Form.
3. The agency has operated as a tax-exempt organization for at least one year.
They ask: What is Your Dream?
The Foundation funds projects to support the Yakima Valley.
The sight has a step by step process for applying for grants.
Their web site address is: http://www.yvcf.com/Grants/Grants.aspx
509-457-7616 fax: 509-457-7625
111 University Parkway
Suite 103 Yakima, WA 98901
Examples of the 2009 awards included:
Generating Hope $18,000
Equipment for "Project Meal Time" at Noah's Ark Drop-In Center & Shelter in Wapato.
KYVE Television $24,000
Equipment and props for new a new production studio.
Nuestra Casa $14,000
"Early Childhood Enrichment" course for monolingual immigrant children and their parents.
The goal of the Grant Program is to enhance the mission of YVCF by supporting effective and efficient organizations in all six areas of Funding Priorities. The Foundation particularly focuses on addressing disparities (unmet needs) by equalizing opportunity and access in Yakima County.
Grant Types The Grant Program provides two main types of funding:
1. Project or Program Support – YVCF funds projects or programs that are designed to contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for residents of Yakima County.
2. Specific Equipment Needs
Who Is Eligible to Receive a Grant From the Yakima Valley Community Foundation?
To be eligible for Community Impact Competitive Grant Program funding:
1. The proposed project/program must be conducted in and benefit Yakima County residents.
2. The agency must qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS code or as a recognized Native American Tribe. If your organization will be using a Fiscal Sponsor, refer to and complete the Fiscal Sponsors Information Form.
3. The agency has operated as a tax-exempt organization for at least one year.
They ask: What is Your Dream?
The Foundation funds projects to support the Yakima Valley.
The sight has a step by step process for applying for grants.
Their web site address is: http://www.yvcf.com/Grants/Grants.aspx
509-457-7616 fax: 509-457-7625
111 University Parkway
Suite 103 Yakima, WA 98901
Examples of the 2009 awards included:
Generating Hope $18,000
Equipment for "Project Meal Time" at Noah's Ark Drop-In Center & Shelter in Wapato.
KYVE Television $24,000
Equipment and props for new a new production studio.
Nuestra Casa $14,000
"Early Childhood Enrichment" course for monolingual immigrant children and their parents.