Grant Process

Funding Region:	Spokane area focus, described as the interior Columbia Basin: west to the Cascades, south to Walla Walla, northern Idaho, east to Rockies, north to border with Canada.
Grant Size:	$1,000 to $10,000
Grant Cycle:	Accepting unsolicited and solicited grant applications June 1 - Sept. 30, 2010. Grant awards will be made late fall 2010.
Parameters:	The Foundation does not make grants to endowments or individuals, religious or military activities.
Procedure:	Organizations may apply to Community Building Foundation once per year per program at any time during the calendar year by submitting a one page letter of inquiry. After review of the inquiry by the executive director, the Foundation will invite appropriate applicants to complete a full Community Building Application Form online.
Types of Grants:	General: These grants are awarded as per the guidelines described above. Direct Charitable Giving: A $20,000 annual fund will be available for disbursement which will not require the full application process. These grants, in the amount of $100-$1,500, are made at the discretion of the executive director with the approval of the Board members and are used to co-sponsor and encourage community events and activities that support our mission. Board Member Discretionary: Each board member will be allowed $5,000 per year for disbursement on their behalf to an organization of their choosing. These solicited grants will not require the regular application process but will be subject to the legal parameters required of all monies disbursed and will be approved by the board.

Grant Process

Community Building Foundation empowers local organizations to help our community experience justice, vibrancy and sustainability.