Northwest Foundation opens grant program

Inland Northwest Community Foundation (INWCF) is accepting applications for the Community Strategies Grant Program. The application period began July 16 and ends Aug. 28.

The program supports projects related to human services, community/economic development, education, environmental preservation and arts and culture. Grant amounts are typically between $10,000 and $30,000. More than $600,000 in funding was awarded through this grant program in the past year.

The Community Strategies Grant Program is open to all eligible nonprofit organizations in the 20-county region the foundation serves.

Applications must be submitted online at http://www.inwcf.org.

The foundation serves 10 Eastern Washington counties and 10 North Idaho counties to foster vibrant and sustainable communities in the Inland Northwest. The community foundation currently manages 305 funds valued at more than $67 million and has awarded $39 million in grants and scholarships since its inception.