Impact Grant

Impact Grant is sponsored by Peoples Bank. The Peoples Bank Impact Grant provides funding to a single non-profit organization for a specific project, use, or identified purpose. An additional grant will be awarded based on a public vote.

Impact Grant - Peoples Bank Peoples Bank 501(c)(3) Non-Profit 2026 Impact Grant Application is Open The Peoples Bank Impact Grant will provide a maximum of $25,000 to a single non-profit organization for a specific project, use, or identified purpose. An additional grant up to $10,000 will be awarded to a second non-profit based on a public vote that will take place in October.

The winner must be a registered non-profit, operating in the State of Washington. The grant must be used for a specific project, use, or identified purpose. The Impact Grant funds cannot be used for general operating expenses.

The Peoples Bank Impact Grant Selection Committee will review the applications received and select the grant recipient. The winning application will demonstrate a direct impact on a significant number of people, including the organization itself and the community it serves. Preference will be given to organizations located in the communities we serve and/or those who serve moderate to low-income communities.

Click here to see a list of our locations . Please submit the information requested below in the application form along with a project outline, cover letter, or grant proposal for the specific project you would like funded.

We will review the information submitted and may request the following in addition if you are selected: IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter Current list of board members Signed notice of project approval by Officer or Executive Director Most current balance sheet and income statement Impact Grant Selection Timeline 11:59 pm PST, August 31st $25,000 grant recipient announced and notified.

Finalists for Peoples Choice $10,000 grant announced. Voting open for grants up to $10,000. Voting results announced and $10,000 winner notified.

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We can help. Impact Grant & Peoples Choice Grant Application To apply for the Grant, please fill out the form below with the required attachments: Organization Name (Required): * Tax ID Number (Required): * Organization Street Address: Organization City, State, Zip (Required): * Brief Description of Organization's Purpose (Required): * 350 character limit 0 / 350 Does your organization serve youth under 18?

(Required): * Yes No If applicable, do you have a youth and child safety policy?

(Required): * Yes No Number of Paid Staff in Full Time Equivalent: Number of People Served Annually (Required): * (estimate for new program) Main Contact Name (Required): * Main Contact Email (Required): * Main Contact Phone # (Required): * Executive Director Name (If different from Main Contact): Executive Director Email (If different from Main Contact): Name of Project for Impact Grant (Required): * Amount Requested (Required): * Max.

$25,000 Project Budget Total (Required): * Preference will be given to projects that can be entirely completed with the use of Impact Grant Funds. Organization Budget Total for Current Fiscal Year: Project Area: * Select One The Arts Health & Social Services Child & Family Services Civic Organization Education Housing Other Will your project support financial literacy or moderate to low-income communities?

* Yes No If yes, briefly explain how: How Will the Funds be Used if Awarded? (Required): * Project Start Date (Required): * Upload Project Outline * Choose File No file chosen Delete uploaded file Project Outline/Proposal Required Upload Files: Drag and Drop (or) Choose Files Ex. Cover Letter, Grant Proposal, Other Please do not fill in this field.

Check out our previous years impact grant recipients and how they used the grant to help their communities. Northwest Agriculture Business Center Downtown Bellingham Partnership Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth (BAAY) Bellingham Central Lions Club Haskell Eye Clinic Teachers of Color Foundation Skagit Habitat for Humanity You are now leaving Peoples Bank Modal called incorrectly.