Eligibility and Limitations for NWFE Grantmaking
NWFE funds nonprofit organizations working in support of protection and preservation of natural resources in the state of Washington. We invest in local community-based organizations, and regional chapters of national organizations, that are often the first to see, experience and understand environmental needs, threats and trends, but which may lack the resources of larger organizations. Coupled with this, we aim to amplify the voices of historically marginalized communities.
Applicants must be 501(c)3 organizations or under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)3 organization.
- We only make grants for work that benefits Washington State.
- We only make grants to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) public charities by the Internal Revenue Service. We do not make grants to individuals or for-profit organizations.
- We do not make grants intended to support proposed legislation or candidates for political office.
Limitations
We DO NOT fund the following:
Restoration Activities
- On-the-ground restoration activities such as tree planting, culvert removal, or invasive species removal. We may consider support for related policy, advocacy, or legal work, but not for restoration implementation itself.
Research and Academic Activities
- Field research, except where it is an integral but limited component of a broader project
- Academic scholarships or fellowships
- Academic research
- University overhead or indirect costs
- K–12 educational activities
Public Events
- Public conferences, including conference organization, attendance support, sponsorships or scholarships. We do support invited meetings or convenings of groups engaged in aligned work.
- Fundraising events
Capital Expenses
- Endowments or capital campaigns
- Debt reduction or loans to organizations
- Capital projects, including building acquisition or construction, major equipment purchases, or vehicle acquisitionLand acquisition
Arts
- Museum displays
- Art projects, including performances, visual arts projects, and arts education
Political Activities
- Partisan political activities
- Grants intended to support proposed legislation or candidates for political office.