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Community Service Micro Grants is sponsored by Washington Federal Foundation. The Washington Federal Foundation offers Community Service Micro Grants to support nonprofits that assist low- and moderate-income communities. These grants focus on essential services like housing assistance, financial literacy, and basic needs support.
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WaFd Bank Foundation | WaFd Bank Making a Difference in the communities We Serve Corporate and Social Responsibility Community Reinvestment Act The WaFd Bank Foundation's purpose is to facilitate direct giving to community-based nonprofits that primarily serve the needs of people with low- and-moderate incomes.
We encourage eligible nonprofits to submit applications that fall into the following categories: 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.
Economic development: Programs that promote economic development and support for small business creation or sustainability, that target LMI geo areas, size eligibility and gross revenue of $1million or less. Preference is given to businesses owned by women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, minority and immigrant individuals.
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. Permanent, affordable, and sustainable housing: Creation of individual and multi-family housing for LMI populations.
Community revitalization: Programs that stabilize and recover communities by attracting or retaining jobs, businesses, and homes. Job development: Apprenticeships, job training and employment education programs that enable communities to revitalize their workforce and attract or sustain businesses that provide living wages. Note: Applications are accepted January 1 through October 31 each year.
Organizations are eligible to receive funds once per calendar year.
To be eligible your organization must: Be a valid nonprofit organization operating for at least 12 calendar months Primarily service low- and moderate-income communities or populations Be located near a WaFd Bank branch Submit the following paperwork and documentation along with program narrative: Audited financial statements (for organizations over $1million in revenue) Current annual operating budget List of board of directors Letter of support from WaFd Bank employee (strongly encouraged) W9 with accounts payable listed for fund disbursement Due to limited funding and giving guidelines, we do not fund the following categories: Medical endeavors: Fundraisers, research, treatment, uncompensated care and medical related events Animal 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 populations Other: Fundraisers, events, sponsorships Still can't find what you are looking for?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations that have been operational for at least 12 months and are located near a WaFd Bank branch, assisting low- and moderate-income communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Service Micro Grants is funded by Washington Federal Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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