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How to Apply

Grant Guidelines for OrganizationsIf your organization qualifies, based on the Grant Guidelines, and you are interested in applying for a grant, you must complete the online application process described below. If you are a student and would like to apply for a scholarship, please see Scholarship Programs.

  1. Read the Grant Guidelines: Review the Eligible Categories and the four focus areas of giving to ensure that your organization or program is eligible for consideration. If your program falls within any of the Ineligible Categories, your request cannot be considered.
  2. Complete the online Eligibility Review: After reading the Grant Guidelines, complete a short Eligibility Review to ensure that your organization is eligible to apply. If you are eligible, you will be directed to the online Application Form.
  3. Submit the Application Form: After you submit the application form, you will be notified within 90 days of the status of your application.

Please do not submit additional material such as photographs, letters of support or other printed materials.

The Foundation will only consider applications that are submitted through the online application process.

Are you a Canadian organization looking for grant funding? The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation conducts the majority of its philanthropic endeavors in the United States. However, we accept applications from Canadian organizations on an invitational basis by submission of a letter of inquiry. Learn more about the application process for Canadian Organizations.

How to Apply

If your organization qualifies, based on the Grant Guidelines, and you are interested in applying for a grant, you must complete the online application process.

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Grant Guidelines

Organizations must meet certain criteria to be considered for a Washington Foundation grant.

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Eligibility Review

The Eligibility Review is the first step in the application process. By completing the form, we are better able to assess your organization's request.

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Grant Reporting

When grant funds have been expended, or no later than one year after receipt of the grant, please file the Grant Report which can be found by logging into your account.

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