Receiving a Grant
The FFNWF Board reviews their grant focuses and allocation for the year usually in March. If the Foundation is going to conduct the annual grant process through our partner Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF), FFNWF will notify them so that status can be posted on their website regarding grants from our donor advised fund(s) held there. RRCF will post the opening dates for submittal of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for review by the FFNWF Board. The FFNWF Board will review the LOIs and make a first-cut determination based upon the project’s area of support, as well as the organization’s ability to execute their plan, and the annual FFNWF Board grant target budget allocation. FFNWF will notify RRCF which of the LOIs have been approved for a full grant request which supplies additional information for the grant. Those organizations who did not make the list for full application will also be notified by RRCF.
Unfortunately, the Board receives many more requests than can be satisfied. In 2020, 56 requests totaling $930,000 were received. With the annual planned budget allocation for that year between $275,000 - $300,000, there were many worth-while projects that did not get funded. The Board strives to always review each request with fairness and equity and make the best possible decisions for the benefit of the community we serve.
The Grant Process
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Grant awards
To date, FFNWF has given grants of over $5.2M to the community.
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Grants in Action
Below are just a few of the non-profits that have been the recipients of FFNWF grants.
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Family First Community Center
A local center that will offer free health and fitness services, athletic programs, STEM and ESL classes, arts, music and more.
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Communities in Schools
Offering community support to students and empowering them to stay in school and succeed in life.
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Way Back Inn
Helping to fight the homeless crisis in our communities. Putting low income and homeless families on the path to permanent housing.
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Sound Generations
WA largest provider of services for King County aging adults, adults with disabilities and those that love and care for them.
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Crisis Connections
Operating crisis lines with focused programs to serve the emotional and physical needs of individuals across Washington State.
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RAYS
Renton Area Youth Services is now part of Childhaven, offering an array of programs in support of families in need.
Apply for a Grant
The annual grant process begins in June in coordination with our partner, Renton Regional Community Foundation. All applications for our donor advised grants are facilitated by RRCF. To get more information or to begin your application process, visit us at the RRCF website.