Ripple Impact NW · Nonprofit Grant Application

Ripple Impact NW - Arts 2024 Grant Application

Ripple Impact helps community members to better understand area needs and the benefits provided by local nonprofits. We ask nonprofits to partner with us in educating people by completing this form.

To apply for funding consideration from the Ripple Impact Arts Giving Circle, please complete this form.

The grants funding is for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing services to residents of Clark County Washington.
- We do not currently fund individuals or government agencies.
The deadline for this Circle is October 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
The grant application can focus on a program/project or request broad operations support. Our grant process assists community members to better understand community issues and the work of local nonprofits.

Thank you for working with us to strengthen the community.

Tell Us About Your Organization

Organization Name

Name as registered with the IRS/state of incorporation.

Doing Business As (optional)

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Your title

Authorized Person

Are you the representative authorized to make material decisions on behalf of your organization?

Yes, I am authorized to make material decisions.

I am not the authorized decision-maker.

Organization's website (optional)

Social Media Pages (optional)

May we contact you by email?

Yes, please send me updates and newsletters.

No, thank you.

Only send email related to this grant application.

Email Address for Ripple Impact News and Updates

Verify Email

Email Address for updates on this grant process only.

Verify Email

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone

Tax ID/EIN

Year Established in Clark County

In what year did you begin providing services to Clark County? (If known)

Tax-exempt Status

Recognized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Not a 501(c)(3)

Operating under a fiscal sponsorship

Pending 591(c)(3) application

Other Areas Served

Aside from Clark County, Washington, please indicate any other geographical areas served by your organization.

Southwest Washington

Portland Metro

Washington

Oregon

National

International

Other

If not shown on the above list, please describe here.

Mission/Purpose of the Organization.

Please write 25 - 200 words

Describe Your Programs and Services

Planned Projects, Programs, Campaigns

Please describe any planned special projects, new programs, or capitall campaigns in the next 18 months.

Work Is Done By:

Please check all that apply. "Supported" indicates someone calling to inquire about volunteer opportunities will be directed to an individual who can answer their questions.

Paid Staff

Group Contracts for Administrative Services - No Employees

All Volunteer

Active and Supported Volunteer Program

No active and Supported Volunteer Program

Last Year's Annual Budget

What was the organization's budget for the most recent calendar year?

Major Funding Sources

Please provide an estimated percentage of your major funding sources (% government, % fee for services, % fundraising).

What else should we know about your organization?

Your Application for The Arts Giving Circle

Please describe how your organization will utilize any award to accomplish your mission in the community.

Program/Project Title, if applicable (optional)

Summary of Proposal (150 words)

In a nutshell - what are you proposing and why? Although brief - please make sure it is clear why this request is to The Arts Circle. Most readers will not have the knowledge or context that you do.

Why is this support/program important? (400 words)

How does your organization measure your impact? (350 words, optional)

This could be quantitatively or qualitatively - you tell us. We also understand when not moving backwards is actually moving forward.

Type of Program/Project/Funding

Check all that apply.

Ongoing program

New program/project

One-time project or purchase

General operating support

Estimated Start Date (optional)

Estimated end date (optional)

Program/Project Budget Total

If your request is for a particular program/project - please give us the total budget dollar amount. Such as: you have a specific $60,000 expense. Put that here. Below you will put what your request is from us.

Funding Request

We begin 2024 with an $15,000+ donation to this fund. We recommend you request $4,000 to $20,000.

Request Range (optional)

Some requests, like equipment, are very defined. Others- you may be able to do something meaningful for a program with $3,000 but could optimize it for $10,000. If flexible – please let us know.

File Upload

Please feel free to upload a document that addresses anything else you would like. (up to 10MB).