Sherwood Trust Capacity Grants in Washington

Sherwood Trust Capacity Grants in Washington is sponsored by Sherwood Trust. These grants support nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving Walla Walla and Columbia counties in Washington.

Funding is available for capacity, community, and capital projects that support the expansion of services, organizational resiliency, collaborative community projects, and facility improvements for groups advancing belonging, equity, and strong, sustainable community services in the Walla Walla Valley region.

Sherwood Trust supports belonging in the Walla Walla Valley. Sherwood Trust works to create a community where everyone in the Walla Walla Valley belongs, contributes, and thrives. As a catalyst and partner, we multiply the impact of local nonprofits and community leaders by providing funding, capacity, and connections that turn good ideas into sustainable results.

We build community together. We support projects that strengthen the foundation of our community. Sherwood Trust supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies that work to make the Walla Walla Valley better for everyone here.

This includes projects that bring people together and deepen community well-being, as well as efforts that help organizations grow through thoughtful staffing, planning, and systems improvements. We also invest in the places and tools nonprofits depend on — buildings, equipment, and other physical assets — so programs can stay strong, safe, and accessible to the people who rely on them.

More Space for Care, Learning, and Connection 2026 Core Grant: $250,000 for a new learning center For more than three decades, Blue Mountain Heart to Heart has helped people in Southeast Washington access care, information, and support when they need it most.

After-School Support Returns to Vista Hermosa 2026 Core Grant: $100,000 for after-school programming in Vista Hermosa In Vista Hermosa, after-school programming is more than a place for students to go when the school day ends. It is a source of stability, learning, connection, and care for children and families.

Creative Skills Open New Paths Beyond Prison Walls 2026 Core Grant: $50,000 for the Inside/Out Media Lab at Washington State Penitentiary Stories can change how people see themselves, each other, and what is possible. Unincarcerated Productions creates space for people impacted by incarceration to develop creative skills, tell their own stories, and build connections beyond prison walls.

Welcoming and Dignified Food Access 2026 Core Grant: $75,000 for ADA bathrooms and capital improvements St. Frances Cabrini Charitable Services helps meet one of the most basic needs in the Walla Walla Valley: making sure people have enough to eat. Through its food bank and food distribution work, St.

Frances Cabrini serves individuals and families who need supplemental groceries and support. The organization’s mission is direct and compassionate: no one in the community should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from. A long tradition of building belonging in the Walla Walla Valley.

Sherwood Trust continues the legacy and dedication of Donald and Virginia Sherwood , who spent their lives contributing to make the Walla Walla Valley a better place to live. Donald and Virginia Sherwood believed deeply in education, opportunity, and community, devoting their lives to strengthening the region they called home. Their story reflects both determination and a lasting commitment to investing in others.

Their influence reached across Walla Walla. Donald’s business leadership shaped regional industries, downtown development, and major civic projects, including the Alder Street library. Together, he and Virginia became two of Whitman College’s most significant supporters, helping secure its long-term financial stability.

Their philanthropy was grounded in the belief that communities grow stronger through shared effort. In 1991, the Sherwoods created Sherwood Trust to continue this work. Today, the Trust invests in the people and organizations that make the Walla Walla Valley vibrant and resilient.

Guided by the principle “We Build Community Together,” Sherwood Trust honors their legacy by supporting a stronger, more connected future for the region. Our leadership classes offer practical tools, shared learning, and a supportive space to grow alongside peers from across the Walla Walla Valley.

Whether you’re new to nonprofit work or looking to strengthen your leadership approach, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, valuable strategies, and connections that make your work even more effective. Sherwood Trust grant helps health advocacy reach workers in the vineyard. Walla Walla’s wine industry is built by many hands.

The work of VITAL Wines focuses on health equity, especially for Latino agricultural workers who may face language barriers, limited access to care, seasonal income pressures, or uncertainty about where to turn for help. Sherwood Trust is proud to support VITAL Wines’ Promotora de Salud programming with a 2026 Core Grant.