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Max Funding
Up to $150K
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Application Due Date
Rolling
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Public
Funding Frequency:
Annual Grant
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects, General Operating, Capital Funding, Capacity Building
Funding Duration:
Multi-Year Grant
Application Type
LOI Accepted
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Nonprofits with an Affiliate Sponsor
Program Areas:
Education, Women, Advocacy, Human Services, Grassroots Organizations
Locations:
Washington
About The Grant
In 2026 we are piloting four different types of collective grants: a direct services grant, an advocacy grant, a grassroots grant and a place-based grant. Most grant types will be multi-year, general operating grants. WaWF members will participate on grant committees for each grant type, to learn about the issues, evaluate grant applications, and select new grantees through a collective process. We also plan to experiment with different committee structures, including a virtual three-month committee, an in-person weekend intensive, and our popular popup event.
ADVOCACY GRANT
We have learned through several years of experimentation with advocacy grantmaking that true structural change takes time and sustained investment. That is why we have structured this grant program as a multi-year grant, with a commitment of $50,000/year for three years. One new advocacy grantee will be selected each year by a committee made up of WaWF members.
Grant Award: $150,000 full award, distributed at $50,000/year for 3 years.
DIRECT SERVICES GRANT
Building on our rich history supporting direct service work, this grant program is focused on supporting organizations delivering direct services benefiting women & girls. This grant program is a multi-year grant, with a commitment of $50,000/year for three years. One new direct services grantee will be selected each year by a committee made up of WaWF members.
Grant Award: $150,000 full award, distributed at $50,000/year for 3 years.
GRASSROOTS GRANT
We love supporting organizations of all sizes. With this grant, our focus is on emerging, grassroots social change efforts with budgets ≤ $500,000. Grassroots grantees will be evaluated by a committee made up of WaWF members. At our popular PopUp event, attendees will select three grantees to each receive $20,000.
Grant Award: $20,000 full award, distributed at $10,000 for 2 years.
PLACE-BASED GRANT
As a Washington State focused funder, we have built relationships with organizations across our great state. While we intend to support statewide, our grant history shows more investment in organizations in the Puget Sound region. With this grant program, we intend to focus on one geographic area, to deepen our understanding with a place-based lens. This grant program is a multi-year grant, with a commitment of $50,000/year for three years. One new place-based grantee will be selected each year by a committee made up of WaWF members and local experts, compensated for their participation. We will partner with a local place-based foundation for guidance. We will rotate geographic locations regularly in order to learn about different parts of our state and deepen our connection over time.
Grant Award: $150,000 full award, distributed at $50,000/year for 3 years.
Requirements
Tax Exempt Status. Organization must currently qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or 7871 of the Internal Revenue Code or be fiscally sponsored by another tax-exempt organization.
Organization must operate programs or provide services within the state of Washington. Advocacy organizations may advocate on the local, state, or federal levels, but the systems change sought must be for Washington residents, and the organizations must operate from within the state of Washington.
Grantor Information:
Restrictions:
Unrestricted