United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties
kindergarten readiness community Grant
United Way is committed to working alongside local educators and community leaders to ensure that by 2032, 80% of all children in Cowlitz & Wahkiakum counties are prepared and ready for kindergarten.
Firstenburg Foundation
Community empowerment Grants
The Firstenburg Foundation is a private philanthropic organization committed to improving the quality of life of citizens in communities in which First Independent Bank was originally established and thrived.
Washington Department of Commerce
Child Care Partnership Grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce is supporting local partnerships to develop action plans that stabilize and expand child care capacity in communities.
Commerce awards $1.36 million in community child care partnership grants
Commerce established the Safe Start Fund in partnership with Seattle Foundation to support economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with a public health and equity focus.
Seattle Foundation Safe Start
Safe Start for a Healthy Economic Transition & Recovery Fund
To provide much-needed assistance, the Washington State Department of Commerce has created the Safe Start for a Healthy Economic Transition & Recovery Fund (“Safe Start Fund”). Its goal is to prepare residents and entire communities to safely return to public life by creating support on a number of levels as Governor Inslee continues to work with public officials, health experts, employers, workers and philanthropic organizations to ensure the safety of every citizen statewide.