The NAACP Vancouver Branch is grateful for your interest in partnering with us or requesting funding to support community initiatives. Each request is evaluated individually to ensure alignment with our mission and community priorities. Funding decisions are communicated after the next Executive Committee meeting, which occurs on the 4th Saturday of each month.
To be considered, applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event or project start date.
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may submit one request per calendar year (January–December).
Eligibility & Guidelines:
- Organizations must be a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- The service area of your program must be within Southwest Washington.
- Your mission and project must align with our core areas: civil rights, racial equity, community empowerment, and social justice.
- The individual completing the application must be an authorized representative of the organization.
- If we cannot fund the full amount requested, we may consider supporting with an alternate amount.
- Only one request per organization per 12-month period may be submitted.
- Decisions will be communicated after the Executive Committee meeting following your submission.
- A copy of your organization’s W-9 is required. Supplementary documents (impact reports, flyers, program summaries, etc.) are optional but encouraged.
- Please keep responses brief and clear.
