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

Truckee River Fund is Accepting Proposals

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada is accepting proposals for grants from the Truckee River Fund. Proposals will be considered by the Truckee River Fund Advisory Committee and grant recommendations must be approved both by the TMWA Board and the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation. The fund advisors may recommend up to a total of $1 million in grant awards but may choose to award less than the amount available.

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.

Proposals are due at the Community Foundation Office by Tuesday September 15, 2010 at 5PM.

Download application from title link above. Download Complete Application Instructions on a PowerPoint presentation here.

2010 Community Partnership Grants Announced

Congratulations to the 25 nonprofit organizations from northern Nevada that have been selected for 2010 Community Partnership Grants totaling almost $125,000. Links to the winning organizations are included in the list so you can explore the depth of service these organizations are contributing to our Nevada way of life.
To see the complete list.... click on the title link above.

High School Giving Circle Accepting Applications for Fall 2010

What Would You Do With $10,000?

If you could spend $10,000 to help your community, how would you do it.
Join the High School Giving Circle and find out.
Click the title link for the 2010 High School Giving Circle application and information.
It costs nothing to join and all high school students are encouraged to apply.

2008 Annual Report Available

Download this report and learn how you can join with the Community Foundation as we rise to the challenges our community is facing. Make your philanthropy more personal and powerful and become involved with the people and place that we call home.

If you prefer to read the paper version of this report, give us a call and we will send one to you. 775-333-5499.