Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs
Kitsap Racial Equity and Empowerment Fund (KREEF) Grants
Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
231273
Funding Source
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Kitsap Racial Equity and Empowerment Fund (KREEF)
Kitsap Racial Equity and Empowerment Fund (KREEF)
Geographic Focus
USA: Washington: Kitsap County
Important Dates
Conference Date: 08/20/26
Deadline: 09/14/26 11:59 PM
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Grant Description
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving communities of color. The purpose of funding is to advance racial equity and address the impacts of systemic racism. Eligible proposals serve the communities of Kitsap County.
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Recipient
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations with an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter may apply.
Have leadership or boards that are reflective of, and accountable to, communities of color, in particular the Black community.
Have leadership or boards that are reflective of, and accountable to, communities of color, in particular the Black community.
Ineligible
The Foundation does not award grants to provide or support:
• For-profit organizations
• Individuals
• Private operating foundations
• Religious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes*
Other Eligibility Restrictions
• National and regional organizations unable to clearly demonstrate that these funds will be used for operations within Kitsap County and/or North Mason County
• Applications from “start-up” organizations must be pre-screened
• Organizations with an Endowment Fund over $1 million
Faith-based social service, youth, or community programs are eligible if the following conditions are met: 501(c)(3) organization; program/project has a board-approved mission statement and program/project budget separate from the organization's sacramental or theological budget; secular programs or services are available to eligible participants without regard to religious belief or willingness to participate in religious activities; and the organization ensures that Foundation contributions are not used to support religious activities such as worship or proselytizing.
• For-profit organizations
• Individuals
• Private operating foundations
• Religious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes*
Other Eligibility Restrictions
• National and regional organizations unable to clearly demonstrate that these funds will be used for operations within Kitsap County and/or North Mason County
• Applications from “start-up” organizations must be pre-screened
• Organizations with an Endowment Fund over $1 million
Faith-based social service, youth, or community programs are eligible if the following conditions are met: 501(c)(3) organization; program/project has a board-approved mission statement and program/project budget separate from the organization's sacramental or theological budget; secular programs or services are available to eligible participants without regard to religious belief or willingness to participate in religious activities; and the organization ensures that Foundation contributions are not used to support religious activities such as worship or proselytizing.
Pre-Proposal Conference
Nonprofit Grant Orientation Training
Kitsap Regional Library - Silverdale, Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:30am
RSVP: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c7a71b0f-d919-4a94-9aec-3772507cdcfd@cea8bb8f-c962-4908-869a-98f6f7ec7d7f
Kitsap Regional Library - Silverdale, Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:30am
RSVP: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c7a71b0f-d919-4a94-9aec-3772507cdcfd@cea8bb8f-c962-4908-869a-98f6f7ec7d7f
Pre-Application Information
Timeline:
• Grant cycle opens: August 17, 2026
• Grant Application Orientation: August 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM
• Grant applications due: September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM
• Grant reviews begin: September 21, 2026
• Grant reviews due: October 19, 2026
• Grant cycle opens: August 17, 2026
• Grant Application Orientation: August 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM
• Grant applications due: September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM
• Grant reviews begin: September 21, 2026
• Grant reviews due: October 19, 2026
Contact Information
Apply online from August 17.
If you have additional questions, please email the Grants Committee Chairperson at grants@kitsapfoundation.org or call the KCF office at (360) 698-3622.
Kitsap Community Foundation
Physical:
9657 Levin Rd NW
Suite 220
Silverdale, WA 98383
Mailing:
PO Box 3670
Silverdale, WA 98383
If you have additional questions, please email the Grants Committee Chairperson at grants@kitsapfoundation.org or call the KCF office at (360) 698-3622.
Kitsap Community Foundation
Physical:
9657 Levin Rd NW
Suite 220
Silverdale, WA 98383
Mailing:
PO Box 3670
Silverdale, WA 98383
RFP & Supporting Documents
