Grants

First Fed Foundation is accepting fall grant cycle applications to benefit communities in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and/or Whatcom Counties, in Washington State, from July 1 until 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Before submitting an application, first do your due diligence by fully reviewing the following links, designed to help you understand the Foundation’s grantmaking and assess whether your project and the amount you’re seeking are consistent with our funding priorities.
•  Grant Guidelines & FAQs
•  Organizations Funded to Date
•  Sample Grant Application
•  Proforma Budget Template

If you reviewed the above links and still have questions, or if you:
• Were awarded a First Fed Foundation grant that is currently open
• Applied for a grant within the last 12 months, whether funded or not
Click here to schedule a call with Jan Simon, Executive Director

If you apply for a Fall 2026 grant: Should we have questions about your application or need additional information, we will be in touch. We expect to make funding determinations by the end of November 2026, and we’ll update you on the status of your grant application in that time frame.

 

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Grant Recipient Pictured: City of Port Angeles Fire Department’s first responders, pictured with the gear and trauma kits purchased in 2025 with a $25,000 grant from First Fed Foundation. The grant funded preparedness training and the equipment necessary to protect responders as they administer life-saving care to victims in high-risk and violent emergencies.