GRANT GUIDELINES
** Please check back early this fall for info on OVCF Community Grant deadlines for 2025 **
Organizations are asked to submit a letter of inquiry (for more information, see below). The committee will review your LOI and if approved, you will be invited to submit an application. *Grant applications are reviewed annually.
Olympic View Community Foundation carries out its mission by supporting the vision, passion, and expertise of local nonprofit organizations. OVCF makes investments in quality community programs that we believe will make Clallam County a place where every person can reach their full potential and where a robust culture is strengthened and celebrated.
Our roots run deep in the nonprofit community, with relationships built since 2000. That experience has allowed us to build expertise in helping nonprofits achieve their missions as effectively as possible. All funding is awarded based on a consistent scoring method.
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Purpose/Goals of Grant Program: Olympic View Community Foundation awards grants from our Community Grant Fund which is supported in part by Sound Community Bank. This fund is also supported by donors wishing to support the community nonprofits.
Grants support a variety of causes, including community development, education and youth, health and human services, animal welfare, environment and conservation, and arts and culture.
Who Can Apply: OVCF considers grant applications from tax-exempt nonprofit organizations for a variety of charitable purposes. All of our competitively awarded grants are made to nonprofits that are based in and serve Clallam County. Grants may be awarded for programs, capacity building or general operating support. We give priority to proposals that:
- Are likely to make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of people living in Clallam County
- Promote cooperation and collaboration among nonprofits meeting critical needs
Geographical Area of Funding: Applicants must be based in Clallam County and providing services or projects in Clallam County
Typical Dollar Range of OVCF’s Grants: $500 – $3,000
OVCF Generally Will Not Fund:
- Organizations that have received grants from OVCF within the preceding calendar year
- Multi-year grants
- Annual fund campaigns, underwriting of fundraising events, and marketing campaigns
- Religious purposes (although OVCF will support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations)
- Organizations based outside Clallam County
- Debt retirement, research, endowments and individuals
- Grants to support OVCF hosted training
Grant Application Inquiries: Organizations are asked to submit a letter or email of inquiry to OVCF staff before submitting a grant application: execdirector@ov-cf.org
OVCF’s Application:
- Applications will be screened for completeness (incomplete applications will not be considered)
- The OVCF Grant Committee will review applications and present their recommendations to the OVCF Board for approval. Grants are reviewed biannually in two cycles – May and October.
Questions can be directed to:
Please call us or send an email for further information and instructions for how to submit a Letter of Inquiry.
Jessica Elliott, Director
execdirector@ov-cf.org
Past recipients include:
- Clallam Mosaic
- KSQM Radio, Sequim
- Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County
- Master Gardeners of Sequim
- New Hope Food Bank (Clallam Bay)
- North Olympic Library Foundation
- Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic
- Olympic Peninsula Humane Society
- Peninsula College Student Veterans Office
- Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center
- Peninsula Trails Coalition
- Port Angeles Education Foundation
- Port Angeles Food Bank
- Port Angeles Salvation Army
- Sequim Farmers & Artisan Market
- Sequim Wheelers
- Serenity House of Clallam County
- Soroptimist International of Sequim: For the Continuing Education Scholarship Program
- St. Andrews Place Assisted Living
- West End Youth and Community Club (Sekiu)