The next deadline for the grant review cycle is:
Sunday, April 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Spark grants are micro-grants to individuals designed to bring people-powered ideas and dreams to life in Pierce County, sparking positive social and neighborhood change through the efforts of grass-roots leadership.
With a maximum award of $1,500, Spark Grants are intended to create community through projects that bring diverse people together.
Spark grants began as a follow up to GTCF’s Be the Spark event in 2011, which included an inspirational visit to Tacoma by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and world-renowned activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
More than 15,000 people attended the Be the Spark event at the Tacoma Dome.
Spark Grants will be awarded twice each year.
The application period is continuous.
The next deadline for the grant review cycle is:
Sunday, April 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Applications received after a cutoff deadline will be considered in the next grant cycle.
Read about recent Spark grant projects:
LOCAL GIRLS CONNECT WITH NATURE AND CAREER POSSIBILITIES THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CAMP
CHALK ART BUILDS COMMUNITY ON THEA FOSS WATERWAY
SPARK GRANTS: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FROM GRASSROOTS LEADERS
How to Apply
1. Download application instructions
2. Create an account for GTCF Grants Portal
(Use your name instead of an Organization Name and check “yes” when it asks if you are the Executive Officer – see application instructions)
3. Log in to GTCF Grants Portal and Click Apply at the top
4. Locate ‘Spark Grant’ and click Apply to the right
5. Complete and submit application
Questions?
Please contact GTCF at 253-383-5622.
Spark Grant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can previous applicants apply again? (One person, many great ideas!)
Are there mandatory background check for finalists?
What is the intended purpose of Spark Grants?What projects will be considered for funding?
What is the intended purpose of Spark Grants?
What projects will be considered for funding?
What won’t be considered for funding?
Can funding be used for equipment purchases and contract labor?
Who retains ownership of the project?
Do I need to repay the Foundation for my grant?
Where do I have to live or work to apply?
What is the selection process timeline?
When will grant awards be announced?
When will grant awards be distributed?
Why does GTCF support Spark Grants?
What are the expectations of grant recipients?
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