Icicle Fund Community Grants
closed for this year
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Community Grants are one- or two-year unrestricted grants for non-profit organizations who enhance North Central Washington as a region where nature, the arts, and the area’s natural and human history encourage appreciation, understanding and stewardship of this special place. With these unrestricted grants, nonprofits have the flexibility to do their most important work in the community in innovative and impactful ways as they invest in programs, salaries/benefits, technology, capacity-building, communications, and other efforts that strengthen the organization and its long-term mission delivery. The application deadline is December 1st at 11:59 PM and award recipients will be notified by April 1st, 2024.
Grants are made possible by the generosity of our founder, Harriet Bullitt, and by the net profits from her gift of Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort to Icicle Fund.
Who can apply?
Icicle Fund Community Grants support the work of eligible non-profit charitable organizations, public schools, local government agencies, tribal organizations, and faith-based organizations with an impact in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. See Eligibility Requirements for more details.
Two-year grants are available to organizations that have received an Icicle Fund grant in 2019 or later. Other organizations are eligible for a one-year grant.
New this year is that all organizations will need to take a year off after four consecutive years of funding from Icicle Fund. This will start with grants awarded in 2022, ensuring that recent grant recipients can choose to apply for a one or two-year grant in the Fall of 2023.
WHAT IS FUNDED?
New this year is that all funding through the Community Grants Program will be unrestricted for work within the Icicle Fund service area and mission. Organizations whose service area reaches beyond Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties will be eligible to request funding for their work within these four counties. Organizations whose mission is broader than arts, history, or the environment will be able to apply for funding for the arts, history, and/or environmental aspects of the work.
To see what type of organizations and projects we value, please see our Funding Priorities.
The minimum grant amount is $3,000. There is no top limit, but we encourage you to review our Recent Awards to see what amounts, organizations, and projects we have funded in previous years.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply, please go to our Grant Management System and follow the application instructions. Please note the grant application will not be available until October 15, 2023.
Tip: Once you are in the application form, you can invite others to collaborate with you by clicking the Collaboration button at the top.
To preview, click on application forms and templates links below.
Tip: To get a pdf version of the application forms, first click on the Preview button in the lower left corner, then click on the Question List button in the upper right corner of the application preview page.
What support is available?
Until November 10th, time can be scheduled to meet with our staff. Click on the relevant topic below to set up an appointment.
Optional Pre-Application Check-In Appointment with Program Officer, Michelle Tiegel (October 23 - November 18, 2023) to talk about your questions regarding the grant program and for you to share your ideas and organization’s needs.
Optional Financial Reporting Review with Operations Officer, Tiffany Brine-Davies (October 18 - November 18, 2023) click link to email us to schedule coaching on financial report requirements for the application.
You are also welcomed to reach out to us with specific questions via email at info@iciclefund.org or call us at 509-548-0429. However, we encourage you to book a time using the links above if you need more in-depth conversation or help. That way we can ensure you get the support you need in a timely manner.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications are reviewed by professionals in the arts, environment, and history with connection to NCW
Decisions are guided by IF Funding priorities (“values”) and the following emphasis areas are used in the review process:
strength of the organizational leadership and its planfulness
potential impact of the organization or its proposed project in the areas of the Icicle Fund mission in NCW
extent to which the organization is diverse and inclusive in terms of access to its services and in its leadership
strength of the organization’s/project's financial sustainability & management
Expectations in these emphasis areas depend on the maturity and size of an individual organization
APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Applications Open: October 15, 2023
Applications Closed: December 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Review by committee of NCW arts, history, and environment professionals: December 2023 - February 2024
Decision by the Icicle Fund Board: March 2024
Grant period starts: April 2024
1-year grant period ends: April 2025
1-year grant period final report due: May 2025
2-year grant period ends: April 2026
2-year grant period progress report due: April 2025
2-year grant period final report due May 2026
STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL ICICLE FUND COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION
Determine if an Icicle Fund grant is a good fit for your organization or project
Review Funding Eligibility Requirements. Note this has been updated for Fall 2023
Review Icicle Fund Mission
Review Community Grant Funding Priorities
Review Recent Awards to learn about the size and focus of past year’s grants through this program
Consider scheduling an optional Pre-Application Check In Appointment with Program Officer, Michelle Tiegel
To discuss your ideas and needs, eligibility, and other questions you might have
Consider emailing us to schedule an optional Financial Report Review Appointment with Operations Officer, Tiffany Brine-Davies
To review financial reports for accuracy and completeness as required in the application form
Preview Application Forms and Templates
Access our online Grant Management System
Create and update user logins and organizational information as needed
Follow the instructions to apply for a new grant
Complete your Application
Consider inviting others to complete sections through the Collaboration feature
Application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Watch for award notification by APRIL 1, 2024
Questions? We encourage you to contact us at info@iciclefund.org