Early Learning Grants
The Grays Harbor Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing early learning opportunities in Grays Harbor County. Organizations that serve ages birth-5 in Grays Harbor County are eligible to apply for an Early Learning Grant once per year addition to other funding opportunities. Organizations cannot apply for the same project more than once per year.
Early Learning Grant Details
The Early Learning Grants program will be open throughout the year for organizations to apply at any time. The typical range of $5,000 to $10,000. However, any requests outside of that range can be discussed with our office prior to submittal.
GHCF looks for proposals that show:
- the strength of the applicant organization
- show the ability to leverage other funding
- address a community need
- fit well within the GHCF’s giving priorities
- have a positive impact on persons and/or the community
- demonstrate the capacity to provide the necessary services using good administrative and financial management
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First Time Applicants
- Please call to schedule a time for us to meet and learn more about your organization before submitting an application
Final Reporting
Final Reports are necessary to be considered for future funding. Organizations that do not submit a final report will be disqualified for future funding opportunities.
Capital Projects
- Bids must be submitted at time of application
- Site visits are required
- Submit photos of proposed project
Restrictions
The Foundations Community Building Grants program is not a source of ongoing annual funding for your organization. Applicants may receive one Community Building Grant award per 12-month period and preference is given to those organizations who have not received Foundation grants in recent years.
Activities Typically Not Eligible
- One-time activities; with the exception of school field trips
- Endowment contributions
- Re-granting programs
- Deficit Funding
- Feasibility studies and strategic planning
- Religious organizations applying for grants must submit a project that benefits the community as a whole