Confluence Health & WVMG Community Partnership Grant Program 2024

The Confluence Health & WVMG Community Partnership Grant Program, managed by the Community Foundation of NCW, is designed to award grants that align with the foundation's mission of fostering community well-being and economic development. This program specifically targets non-profit organizations (501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored), public agencies, and schools serving Chelan, Douglas, Grant, or Okanogan counties in Washington. The foundation's strategic priority is to invest in initiatives that provide significant benefit and positive economic impact within these communities, reflecting a theory of change that empowered local organizations are key drivers of sustainable growth and improved quality of life. The grant program prioritizes funding for projects focused on Health and Wellness, Education, and Arts and Culture. Within the education focus, there is a particular emphasis on events that promote math and science education, indicating a strategic intent to bolster STEM literacy and future workforce development. The expected outcomes include enhanced community health, improved educational opportunities, and a vibrant cultural landscape. Measurable results would typically involve tracking the number of individuals served, improvements in health indicators, educational attainment metrics, and participation rates in arts and cultural events, all contributing to the foundation's overarching goal of community enrichment. Eligibility criteria further refine the target beneficiaries, excluding private schools, churches, and faith-based organizations, even for non-religious purposes. Public schools are limited to one proposal per school building and one for district-wide requests, ensuring equitable access and distribution of funds. This structured approach aims to maximize the impact of each grant by directing resources to organizations best positioned to achieve the program's objectives. The fund committee determines awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, which allows for support of a diverse array of projects that align with their community partnership goals. The foundation's theory of change is evident in its detailed guidelines and the types of requests it has historically declined, such as wine-centric events, beauty pageants, individual initiatives, and large national organizations without local beneficiaries. This selectivity underscores a commitment to funding locally-driven, impactful projects that directly address community needs within the specified counties. By focusing on initiatives that promote education, health, and culture, and that contribute to the local economy, the Community Foundation of NCW seeks to cultivate a resilient and thriving community, where residents have access to resources that enhance their overall well-being.