Northwest Children's Fund requires prospective applicants to submit five hard copies and one electronic copy of a Letter of Inquiry. The Letter of Inquiry should be no more than two single-spaced pages in at least 12-point font, and include the following information:

• Name of Agency and its year of incorporation



• Executive Director and other Contact Person, if any



• Contact Information (phone, address, email)



• Website Address, if any



• Statement of Agency’s Mission



• If the grant request is for General Operating Support, state the agency’s target clients and number served, and the agency budget



• If the grant request is for a Specific Program or Need, identify the program and state the program’s target clients and number served, and the program budget



• Amount of anticipated Grant Request



• A description of your proposed use of grant funds, how the use will further NWCF’s mission, the intended outcomes of your work, and how you evaluate those outcomes



• A single annual report or brochure may be included, if you desire.

Send your letters of Inquiry to:
NWCF will review all the Letters of Inquiry and select the agencies that it will invite to submit a complete application. Only the selected agencies will participate in the full application and review process.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.