State grantWashington
Focus Grants
Offered by Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
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- Who can apply
- Nonprofits
- How much
- $25,000 – $50,000Awards vary in size, typically ranging between $25,000 and $50,000
- By when
- Closed Apr 3, 2026Opens February 15, 2026Two cycles annually: Cycle 1 deadline February 15–March 31 (currently extended to April 3, 2026); Cycle 2 deadline July 15–August 31. Deadlines are 11:59 PM, moving to previous Friday if scheduled on weekend.Usually due around Apr 3. Next round not posted yet.
Checked Jun 13, 2026
About this grant
The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington's Focus Grants support organizations working to interrupt cycles of intergenerational poverty through participatory processes that balance immediate support with long-term systemic change. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $50,000, with two application cycles annually.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Nonprofits must demonstrate work to disrupt cycles of intergenerational poverty. Priority given to organizations serving populations disproportionally impacted by economic, racial, and social inequities including: Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, Native Hawaiian, Pasifika communities; foster youth; immigrants/refugees; historically under-resourced communities; people affected by criminal justice system; people with behavioral health issues; people with disabilities; low-income populations; LGBTQ2S+ individuals; unstably housed/unhoused; rural and distressed communities; survivors of domestic violence, gender violence, sex trafficking, and child abuse. Multi-year funding available on limited basis. Organizations must wait until next calendar year to reapply if awarded in Cycle 1; may apply in Cycle 2 same year if declined in Cycle 1.
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