Aug 14, 2016 2 min read

The Washington County Community Foundation operates a broad grants program to multiple grantees that is not limited to a single focus or cause or exclusively to the interests of a particular constituency.

Cumulatively, WCCF has awarded more than $7 million to improve the quality of life in Washington County.

Each year, WCCF awards some grants from its discretionary grant-making resources through an open, competitive process that addresses the changing needs of the community. Currently, the foundation is accepting grant requests in the following areas:

Arts and Humanities – projects that benefit arts education and arts appreciation, including the performing, visual and creative arts, as well as cultural and historic projects in the community.

Education – projects to enhance the education experience for people of any age, including literacy and lifelong learning.

Environment and Animal Welfare – projects to protect the environment and to ensure biodiversity, including conservation, protection of ecosystems, agricultural projects, protection of wildlife and the care of domesticated animals.

Health and Fitness – projects that promote the physical and emotional health of the community, including medical services, counseling, fitness and wellness programs.

Human Needs – projects that give aid, comfort, support or assistance to children and youth, senior citizens or the indigent.

Religious/Faith-Based – projects that promote interdenominational sharing and understanding and that emphasize the importance of spiritual growth and development.

Interested 501(c)(3) agencies must submit their grant requests electronically by Sept. 1 using the foundation’s online grant application at www.wccf.net. Requests should be limited to $1,000. For more information, email allocations@wccf.net.