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Microgrants

Fourth Plain Forward $500 Community Micro Grants

Supporting grassroots leaders who are taking action locally.

What we fund:

  • Projects in the five neighborhoods: Rose Village, Fourth Plain Village, Bagley Downs, Meadow Homes and Maple Wood.

  • We will consider all causes including art, culture, community, environment, animal welfare, human rights, diversity, & community events.

  • Projects with a clear demonstration of how they will impact your community:

    • Foster friendship and connection

    • Strengthen neighborhood bonds

    • Build community cohesion

    • Bridge interpersonal and intergroup divides

    • Reduce social isolation and loneliness

Some examples of projects we might fund could be events that organize and unite neighbors or revitalize a local community space. We hope you’ll surprise us with unique ideas that are tailored to your neighborhood!

What should you tell us about your project?

  • Be sure to detail how your project will make a difference in your neighborhood.

  • Detail how you will spend $500. Project budgets are encouraged.

  • Provide as many details as you can. Where will this project be located? Who will benefit?

What our microgrants don’t fund:

  • Individuals and personal individual projects – this means funds for rent and bills, medical, travel, education/training, research, or business/nonprofit start-up funds.

  • Nonprofit organizations, schools, or businesses.


Three Ways to Apply:

  • Fill out an online application, OR

  • Call us at 360 258 0817 and we will write down your application for you, OR

  • Apply in person at our office:
    5107 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste 111

Questions? Call us – 360 258 0817 or email info@fourthplainforward.org

We award one $500 micro grant every month.