Human Services Fund – 2021
The Human Services Endowment Fund in Honor of Bob Drewel was established in 2003 to acknowledge Bob’s legacy of commitment to human service causes in our region. This fund is held by the Community Foundation of Snohomish County for the long-term benefit of human service agencies throughout Snohomish County.
Grant Criteria Eligible organizations: 501(c) (3) tax exempt nonprofit organizations, public agencies, school districts, libraries, parks with programs and/or services in Snohomish County. Organizations are limited to one application per organization. Grant awards typically range from $2500-$5000. Capital expenses and endowments are not considered for funding. Grant decisions are made by a committee of community volunteers assigned by the Community Foundation Board.
Applications should fit one of the criteria below:
- Basic Needs (Food, Clothing, Shelter, Safety)
- Target populations include:
- Families
- Children
- Seniors
- Individuals with Disabilities
- Target populations include:
- Human Services
- Preference for small / medium sized agencies and community based programs with well-defined needs.
- Dental, wellness or mental health services
- Prevention programs and services for pre-teens/teens
- Programs that serve assist at-risk youth
- Services for veterans
- Preference for small / medium sized agencies and community based programs with well-defined needs.
- Human Services for disabled individuals
- Criteria:
- Health and wellness (this may include mental health)
- Recreation
- Enrichment programs
- Access to services or opportunities to participate in the community.
- Criteria:
Opens: August 1st, 2021
Deadline: August 31st, 2021
Notification: Agencies will be notified within 60 days of the committee decision.
Apply: here
For questions regarding grants or the online grant process, contact Angelique@cf-sc.org
For more grant opportunities at the Community Foundation click here.
2019 and 2020 Funded List
| Organization Name | Amount Awarded |
| Arlington Kids’ Kloset | $3,000 |
| Camp Korey | $1,000 |
| Homage Senior Services | $5,000 |
| Interfaith | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor Free Clinic | $3,000 |
| St. Vincent de Paul | $5,000 |
| Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid | $7,500 |
| Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference Center | $5,000 |
| Work Opportunities | $5,000 |
2018 Funded List
| Organization Name | Amount Awarded | Project Name |
| Arlington Kids’ Kloset | $3,000 | Clothing and Hygiene Items for Low Income Youth |
| Bridgeways | $5,000 | Safe Streets Supported Employment Program |
| EvergreenHealth Monroe Foundation | $3,000 | The Recovery Center CUP Program |
| Foundation for Sustainable Community dba Farmer Frog | $2,000 | Sprouting Simple Change – Farmer Frog at Olivia Park Elementary |
| Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington | $3,500 | Shelter Case Management |
| ChildStrive | $3,000 | Counseling for Families in Early Intervention |
| Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children | $2,500 | Early Intervention for Deaf Children in Snohomish County |
| Sherwood Community Services | $5,000 | Vocational Services |
| Volunteers of America Western Washington | $5,000 | VOAWW Sky Valley Elderly Nutrition Delivered (SEND) Program |
| Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center | $5,000 | 2018 Special Friends Camp Program Support |
2017 Funded List
| Organization | Amount Awarded | Project Name |
| Arlington Kids’ Kloset | $3,000 | Clothing and hygiene essentials for low income and homeless students |
| Assistance League of Everett | $1,500 | Operation School Bell |
| ChildStrive | $2,000 | Counseling in Early Intervention |
| Cocoon House | $2,000 | Cocoon House Prevention Program |
| Compass Health | $5,000 | Camp Outside the Box |
| Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County | $3,000 | A Warm Meal in a Safe Place |
| Mercy Housing Northwest | $5,000 | Senior and Disabled Support Services |
| Sherwood Community Services | $3,500 | Vocational Services |
| Snohomish Community Food Bank | $3,000 | Home Delivery |
| Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference Center | $5,000 | 2017 Special Friends Camp Program Support |
| Wonderland Developmental Center | $3,000 | Infant Mental Health Counseling |
| Stanwood-Camano Food Bank Services | $5,000 | Food for the summer backpack program |