Stanwood-Camano Community Grant Chest

The Community Grant Chest provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies with projects that directly benefit the Stanwood-Camano community. Grants are available for new initiatives, operating funds for start-ups, or community-focused projects that align with SCAF’s mission.

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Timeline

January 1

Application period opens

January 31

Applications due at 11:59pm

March 15

Grant notifications made

Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofits

Any active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a project in need of funding that directly benefits the community is eligible to apply.

501(c)(6), 501(c)(8), and 501(c)(19) organizations are also eligible to apply, but will be subject to additional expenditure responsibility participation requirements (download participation requirements here).

Public Agencies

Public agencies such as schools, libraries, parks, fire and police departments with an unfunded project that directly benefits the Stanwood-Camano community may apply.

Available Funds

Grant requests up to $2,500 will be considered.

Grant Qualifications

In order to qualify, the project must:

Directly benefit the Stanwood-Camano community
Be realistic and attainable
Be managed by experienced staff or volunteers
Align with SCAF’s mission

Note: Funds cannot be used for lobbying, political purposes, or re-granting to individuals.

Note: Operating fund grants are available only to 501(c)(3) nonprofits physically located in the Stanwood-Camano area. These are most often awarded to new or start-up organizations rather than established nonprofits.

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Application Process

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STEP 1

Submit an Application

The application will request the following:

Contact Information
Organization Name
EIN
Year Incorporated
Annual Operating Budget
Mission Statement
Project Name
Total Project Cost

Grant Amount Requested
Description of Project
Specific Needs Met by Project
Primary Demographic Served by Project
Total Geographic Area Served by Project
Key Staff & Volunteers Responsible for Implementation
Project Budget

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STEP 2

Reporting Your Project

SCAF requires a final report within one month of the project's completion date, or one year from receipt of the funds, whichever comes first. The final report consists of:

A one-page narrative report on activities and impacts.
If applicable, photos that demonstrate the impact of this project.

Failure to submit the final report will result in the organization's ineligibility for SCAF grants in the future.

Submit a Project Report

Need additional assistance?

Contact Natalie Hagglund

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