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Find similar grantsNominations closed April 6–24, 2026. Applications due May 29, 2026. Finalists announced July 17. Celebration event in December.
People Helping People Awards is sponsored by BECU Foundation. The BECU Foundation's People Helping People Awards honor exceptional nonprofit work, with BECU members nominating organizations for grants. This initiative highlights the importance of community service.
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2026 People Helping People Awards | BECU People Helping People Awards The People Helping People Awards are an annual member-led program that recognizes and supports great causes in our communities. The People Helping People Awards are a celebration of exceptional work within the communities we serve and provide us the opportunity to honor members and nonprofits that drive positive change through service to others.
Each year, BECU members can nominate local nonprofits for a People Helping People Award of up to $50,000 in grant funds. The 2026 nomination window has now closed . Check back in October to view our finalists and vote for the People's Choice Award!
Nominations Accepted: April 6 – April 24 Semi-finalists Notified: May 11 Semi-finalist Applications Due from Nonprofits: May 29 Finalists Notified: July 17 People Helping People Awards Celebration: December The BECU People Helping People Awards are granted in the following amounts: Member Volunteer of the Year Award: (1) $50,000 Selected by a panel of judges, the award is granted to a nonprofit organization on behalf of an outstanding member volunteer.
People's Choice Award: (1) $40,000 Selected by popular vote from the community, the award is granted to one nonprofit organization. Employees' Choice Award: (1) $30,000 Selected by popular vote from BECU employees, the award is granted to one nonprofit organization. Past PHPA Recipients' Choice: (1) $30,000 Selected by popular vote from past PHPA recipient nonprofits, the award is granted to one nonprofit organization.
Community Benefit Award: (14) $15,000 Selected by a panel of judges, the awards are granted to fourteen nonprofit finalists that have been nominated by members. In addition to the above listed award amounts, all PHPA recipients will receive a glide path grant of $2,500 for the two years following their initial award. BECU members may nominate any nonprofit organization they support with their time, talents or money.
Nonprofits must also meet the following requirements: Active 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS.
Must have a direct impact in one of the following areas: Idaho, Oregon or South Carolina Nonprofit work must be focused in any one of the following seven giving areas: Advancing education (Pre-K through college Creating economic opportunity Preserving health and promoting wellness Preserving or restoring the environment Providing for basic human needs Strengthening local communities Contact the BECU social impact team: communityrelations@becu.
org 2026 Nomination and Application Guidance (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) People Helping People Awards Official Rules (PDF)
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations with direct impact in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, or South Carolina, focusing on education, arts, economic opportunity, health, environment, human needs, or community strengthening. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.