What's New - Community Foundation of Western Nevada

Established in 1998 the Community Foundation of Western Nevada has distributed over $34 million in grants and scholarships from our 180 charitable funds to strengthen our Nevada home.

On this page you will find the latest doings of the Community Foundation; interesting initiatives, grants, upcoming programs or meetings as well as the latest grant applications.

Peruse the site and then call us to learn more about how you can make your giving more satisfying and effective.

Norma Webster, Board Chair Chris Askin, CSPG, CFRE, President and CEO

Welcome Program Associate Dani Lutzow

Spring Truckee River Fund RFP Due February 9, 2012

Here are the nuts and bolts of this RFP:

The mission of the Truckee River Fund is to protect and enhance water quality or water resources of the Truckee River or its watershed. To be considered for funding, project proposals must demonstrate measurable impact in accordance with this mission. To see projects funded by the Truckee River Fund, please go to http://www.truckeeriverfund.org.

Projects must begin within 180 days of award. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, or governmental entities. Grants are paid on a reimbursable basis for actual expenditures.

Proposals are encouraged for the following:

A. Projects that improve bank or channel stabilization and decrease erosion.

B. Structural controls or Low Impact Development (LID) projects on tributaries and drainages to the Truckee River where data supports evidence of pollution and/or sediments entering the Truckee River.

C. Projects that remove pollution from the Truckee River.

D. Projects that remove or control invasive aquatic species or terrestrial invasive plant species that are adverse to water supply.[1]

E. Other projects that meet the evaluation criteria.

Applicants must provide a minimum 25 percent match for funds requested. Guidelines for requests of matching funds are provided in the attached application form. Indirect/overhead expenses cannot exceed 25 percent.

Deadline for submitting your completed proposal is Thursday, February 9, 2012, at noon. Applications must be confirmed as received by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada by the deadline to be considered for funding. For questions, additional information, or an electronic copy of the application, contact the Community Foundation office.

[1] For proposals related to weed control/eradication, contact Tracy Turner at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada for additional criteria: Tracy Turner: 775-333-5499.

Washoe Fire Fund at the Community Foundation of Western Nevada Set Up to Help with Park and Public Land Restoration

Release information updated January 26, 2012

Caughlin Fire Fund Established to Restore Public Land

New Website Feature Makes it Simple to Plan your Will.

2012 Partnership Grant Letter of Intent Form Open

Extraordinary Gift to Douglas County Schools

Watch this short video to see how one family's vision has changed education for students in Douglas County Elementary schools.

Nevada Military Support Alliance Fund Grants