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Find similar grantsCommunity Impact Grants is sponsored by Washington Federal Foundation (WaFd Bank). These grants support nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income populations. Focus areas include sustainable housing, economic development for small businesses, community revitalization, and job training programs.
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Community Reinvestment Act - Community Impact | WaFd Bank WaFd Bank in the Community Corporate and Social Responsibility Community Reinvestment Act Community Impact at WaFd Bank Here to build and support thriving communities, one relationship at a time.
$66,200,001 in LIHTC and equity investments $66,200,001 in LIHTC and equity investments 13,000 affordable housing units built as a result of WaFd Bank's support 13,000 affordable housing units built as a result of WaFd Bank's support 1,569 organizations supported in local communities 1,569 organizations supported in local communities Staff volunteered with 1,989 organizations, for a total of 35,154 hours Staff volunteered with 1,989 organizations, for a total of 35,154 hours Support affordable housing, revitalization, and economic development projects Let's build something lasting together.
At WaFd Bank, we bring more than 100 years of community building to our partnerships. We're honored to be named Best Bank by Forbes. We offer on balance sheet construction and permanent financing for multi-family, among other types of affordable housing.
WaFd is also a Low Income Housing Tax Credit Investor (LIHTC) and lender. Call or text 206-202-0533 We finance projects supporting business growth, economic development, and job creation in communities. Call or text 206-202-0533 Community Development Financial Institutions are an integral part of the work we do, offering specialty solutions to meet the needs in the communities we serve across our nine-state footprint.
Call or text 206-202-0533 Our team actively manages community development opportunities across our nine state footprint to ensure we are invested in local communities. We focus on community development by providing a variety of loans aimed at increasing affordable housing and small business growth. To help support business and real estate needs, we partner with local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
To ensure this work is done right, WaFd Bank also collaborates with multiple for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities, contributing to thriving communities across all states where our bankers live and work. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your ideas and needs. Community Development Needs: Nancy Morikawa nancy.
morikawa@wafd. com Permanent Multifamily Lending: Tim Marymee tim. marymee@wafd.
com LIHTC Construction and Permanent Lending: Craig Chenoweth craig. chenoweth@wafd. com Investing in our communities helps all of us succeed, not just those we're able to help directly.
Our primary focus is to make an impact through programs and initiatives that make a positive and lasting effect in the nine states where we live and work. Working alongside hundreds of organizations, including those listed below, we extend our reach to inspire change, make a lasting difference for people everywhere, and help as many people as possible.
$2,833,932 donated to 725 organizations through the WaFd Bank Foundation $2,833,932 donated to 725 organizations through the WaFd Bank Foundation Financial literacy is taught across our footprint to people of all ages through programs offered in partnership with Save at School, Banzai!
, and Greenlight Financial literacy is taught across our footprint to people of all ages through programs offered in partnership with Save at School, Banzai!
, and Greenlight Staff volunteered a total of 34,939 hours to local organizations important to them and their communities Staff volunteered a total of 34,939 hours to local organizations important to them and their communities Our Fresh Start checking account is BankOn Certified, offering un-banked individuals a way back into the banking system Our Fresh Start checking account is BankOn Certified, offering un-banked individuals a way back into the banking system WaFd Bank is pleased to provide information for public inspection under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
Interested parties can request a copy of the public file to CRA@wafd. com , or addressed to: Community Reinvestment Act Program Management Disclosure: All data reflects three years of efforts.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status operating for at least 12 months and primarily serving low- and moderate-income communities near a WaFd Bank branch. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (typically $1,000 - $5,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Impact Grants is funded by Washington Federal Foundation (WaFd Bank). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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