Sponsorship Grants

The Yakima Valley Community Foundation provides Sponsorship Grants to support events and activities that benefit the Yakima Valley community and promote the foundation's mission. These grants are designed for nonprofit organizational events or projects and are available year-round, subject to funding availability.

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Sponsorship Grant Requests are now open for 2025.

(See details below)

Tax-Exempted

Be a nonprofit organization that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a government entity.

Community-Benefitting Services

Provide services or programming that benefit the Yakima Valley community.

Community-Focused Planning

Have a clear plan for the event or project and how it will benefit the community.

Guidelines

Submit a letter or email describing the organization, event or project, and the amount of the request at least 60 days prior to the event.

Funding


The maximum amount of funding available for a Sponsorship Grant is $3,000. Sponsorships are subject to funding availability and are awarded based on the strength of the application and the degree to which the proposed event or project aligns with the foundation's mission.

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Application Process

To apply for a Sponsorship Grant, organizations should follow these steps:

1. Fill out the application form

  • Complete the form at least 60 days before your event or project.
  • The form will ask for the following:
    • Your organization’s name and contact information
    • A brief description of the event or project
    • The amount of funding you are requesting

2. Provide Required Documents

  • The application will ask for supporting documents, such as:
    • W-2 form
    • A document describing the event and how the event/project benefits the Yakima Valley community (Flyer, Letter etc.)

 

Nominations will be reviewed by YVCF staff to ensure eligibility. Award notifications will be sent within 15-20 business days.

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