Community Scholarship
Matching Grants

The Community Scholarship Matching Grant program was created to encourage local organizations to raise money to help students go to college. Community organizations that raise $2,000 for college scholarships receive $2,000 state matching grants. Grants can be distributed to local students or placed in an endowment for future scholarships.

Organizations must be tax-exempt and have 501(c)(3) federal tax code status. State legislation gives preference for grants to organizations affiliated with Dollars for Scholars.

In 2005-06, the program awarded 100 grants to community organizations in Washington.

Applications

Priority 1: First-time Applicants - Guidelines and Application

Priority 2: Previous Recipients - Endowment Application

Priority 3: Previous Recipients - Scholarship Application

Board Updates and Action

Permanent Rules: Community Scholarship Matching Grant Program (January 2003)

Rules Briefing: Community Scholarship Matching Grant Program (October 2002)

State Laws and Rules

State Rules and Regulations – WAC 250-69-010

To apply, contact:
Dawn Cypriano-McAferty
Phone: 360.753.7846

For other information, contact:
Betty Gebhardt
Phone: 360.753.7852