NW Children’s Foundation works to end the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma.

We are committed to advancing trust-based philanthropy, recognizing the equally valuable contributions of funders, grant-seeking nonprofits, and the communities they serve in advancing equity and racial justice.

Our funding is focused on prevention, early intervention and treatment programs in three specific areas:

• Healing Children

• Strengthening Families

• Empowering Youth

What types of programs do we fund?

We welcome applications for both general operating and program support. Our funding priorities focus on children, youth and families who are in the foster care system, and/or experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, and other trauma. 

Our priorities also include funding prevention services that reduce risk factors and promote protective factors to ensure well-being and stability for all children and families.

We are interested in hearing how the intensity, duration and frequency of your program/intervention will prevent and treat the negative impacts of trauma.

Due to funding limitations, we prioritize programs that are responsive to populations already experiencing trauma or who have demonstrated risks which lead to a higher likelihood of potentially experiencing traumatic experiences like homelessness, abuse, and neglect.

We are primarily a direct-service funder.  Your organization must serve children and youth (ages birth to 24) and families in Western Washington. Our grants predominantly support programs in King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties.

Grants are made twice yearly. We have a Winter cycle and a Spring cycle. After an initial review of the Letters of Inquiry, invited applicants submit a full Grant Application.