First Fed Foundation Invites Final Applications for Fall Grant Cycle

Core Points - The First Fed Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for nonprofit, tribal, government, and school district organizations in specific counties and the city of Bellevue until September 1, 2025 [1] - The Foundation was established in 2015 with a $12 million donation from First Northwest Bancorp to ensure ongoing charitable contributions [2] - As of Spring 2025, the Foundation has awarded $7.6 million in grants to support low- to moderate-income and marginalized communities [3] Grant Timeline & Funding Priorities - The Foundation encourages applications that align with strategic community needs, with guidelines and resources available on their website [4] - Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 for community support and from $25,000 to $100,000 for housing, homelessness, economic development, and broader community development [7] - Funding decisions will be made by the end of November 2025 [7] Community Commitment - First Fed Foundation continues a legacy of community support established by First Fed, a local bank operating since 1923, with 17 locations across several counties [5] - In 2022, First Fed and its foundation contributed over $1.3 million to nonprofits and encouraged employee volunteerism [6]