Fast-Track Small Grants is sponsored by Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation. Quick turnaround grants supporting health, wellness, or disease prevention efforts in a nine-county service area, including Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

Fast-Track Small Grants – Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation Fast-Track Small Grants kim 2026-03-01T15:34:11+00:00 Fast Track Grant Season is now open. If you would like to be able to save your application so that you can work on it from different devices or at different times, please email us before you begin filling out the application.

You will be given a password and a link to the 2026 Fast Track Grant application that you can save. If you do not need to be able to save your work, please go ahead and fill-out the 2026 Fast Track Grant application below. The Fast-Track Grant is a quick turnaround grant of $2,500 to $10,000 to support efforts and organizations that promote the health, wellness, or disease prevention of persons in our nine-county service area .

This region includes Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties in Idaho; Asotin, Garfield and Whitman Counties in Washington; and, Wallowa County in Oregon. While any organization can apply, Fast-Track Grants are especially intended for small, health and wellness focused nonprofits with annual operating budgets of under $250,000 that are serving our most rural communities.

Funds can be used to support programs and projects, capital expenses, capacity building, or general operating costs. Funds are awarded monthly and must be spent within a year from being granted. Organizations can apply for one Fast Track Grant per year per purpose.

Please note: Fast Track Grants are subject to eligibility, fit, and available funds. The Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation reserves the right to deny funding to organizations that are not a clear fit with our purpose. 2026 Fast Track Timeline: The Fast-Track grant season will open March 1st and it will remain open until the Fast Track grant fund allocation for 2026 is used up.

Applicants are typically notified within 60 days whether or not their application has been approved. Funds will support efforts and entities that promote the health, wellness, or disease prevention of persons within the Foundation Service Area. The Foundation makes grants to Qualified Organizations.

These organizations are defined as: (a) A charitable organization exempt under I. R. C.

§501(c)(3); or (b) a governmental or public organization described in I. R. C.

§ 170(c)(1) (political subdivisions of a state or federal government) or I. R. C.

§ 511(a)(2)(B) (state colleges and universities), even if it is not described in I. R. C.

§ 501(c)(3), provided that any grant to such governmental or public organization must be made exclusively for charitable purposes as described in I. R. C.

§ 170(c)(2)(B), subject to any additional limitations under 26 C. F. R.

§ 53. 4945-5(a)(4), or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws. Funding will be granted only to organizations that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

The Foundation does not fund: Operating deficits or the retirement of debt Redistribution of our funds via sub-grants. Funding of multi-year grants. Lobbying as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 4945(d)(1).

Activities that support political candidates or voter registration drives as defined in IRC section 4945(d)(2). Activities that do not respect the religious, ethical, and moral principles of the Roman Catholic Church adhering to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services .

2026 FAST-TRACK APPLICATION Cover Page - Applicant Information Organization Mailing Address: (Required for mailing notifications and grant monies, if awarded.) * Mailing Street Address City State Zip Code Organization Physical Address (if different): Physical Street Address City State Zip Code Contact Email: (This e-mail will receive notifications from info@lewisclarkhealth. org.)

* Organizational Tax Status: Organization is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing with the IRS Organization is a federal, state or local government entity If Yes, will the grant funds be used strictly for charitable purposes Please upload supporting documentation of tax-exempt status. *.

pdf file only * We have reviewed the Foundation’s eligibility and “does not fund” criteria and affirm that our request meets the requirements for funding. * How did your organization hear about the Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation and this grant opportunity?

Another funder (please name): Title of Project or Program to be Funded: * Amount Requested (between $2,500 and $10,000): * Total Project Budget (if applicable): Organization Annual Budget: (This grant is intended for small health and wellness nonprofits with annual operating budgets under $250,000 per year.)

* Operating funds (organization will need to substantiate that all operating funds will be used to support the charitable purpose of the Foundation) Funding for a specific project or program Capacity building to increase effectiveness of health/wellness/disease prevention work Capital expenses for specific construction, renovation, vehicles, etc. If for capital expenses, does your organization own the building?

If No, please provide contact information for the owner: Check the specific categories of health, wellness, and disease prevention that your proposal seeks to address.

Access to quality health care Drug or alcohol abuse prevention or treatment Mental and behavioral health Poverty and economic opportunity If Other, please describe: Describe the problem or opportunity that the funded work will address, and the population you plan to serve. If possible, provide data to support the need that your proposed work will address.

What has your organization done in the past to address this problem or opportunity and to what result? (~250 words) Tell us how you anticipate spending these funds to address the problem or opportunity identified above. Provide a brief description of the work to be funded, including the major activities that will take place during the grant period.

If your proposed project seeks to raise awareness or provides training, please talk about how it will ultimately benefit health, wellness, and disease prevention. How will people benefit from this project and approximately how many people will benefit? What especially excites you about this work?

Project will Benefit Persons in What County(s) [Select all that Apply]: Have you previously been awarded a grant from this Foundation? No – we applied but were not funded If Yes, did you apply the grant funds for the purpose(s) specified in the grant agreement? Upon submission you will receive a copy of your application to the email address listed above.

If you do not, please email us.