The Camas-Washougal Community Chest is soliciting 2017 grant applications from local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Grant applications must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2016.
CWCC launched its 2016/2017 fundraising campaign earlier this month and hopes to raise at least $75,000 to fund grants during 2017. Grant awards will be announced in March 2017. Initial payments will be made at the time of the award and final payments will be made in November 2017.
In addition to being a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, grant applicants must demonstrate that their project or program benefits residents of Camas and Washougal and meets one or more of the following needs:
- Education
- Youth activities
- Aid to people with special needs
- Natural resource conservation
- Health and welfare programs
- Crisis and emergency services
- Other similar charitable or civic objectives
Grant applications and detailed instructions for applying are available online at www.CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org.
For more information, contact Washougal Community Chest Board VP Joelle Scheldorf at 360.901.6607.
The Camas-Washougal Community Chest has supported local nonprofit organizations since 1946. The Community Chest relies on contributions from individuals and businesses and makes productive use of those funds by being a 100 percent volunteer organization.
