Rick Steves’ Europe Fund – Capital for Seniors Grant Criteria
For 2024, in order to lighten the burden of grant writing for nonprofits and because the process and criteria are valued aligned, we will be using the ARPA Senior Serving Grants to create the docket later this year.
At Rick Steves’ Europe, we view travel as a potentially life-changing experience. Teaching good and thoughtful travel is our number one priority. As travel teachers, we inspire people to acquire the skills necessary to make their trip an enjoyable, economical, smooth, and rewarding experience. We strive to be “teachers first,” and encourage travelers, as well as our employees, to be thoughtful, cooperative, and respectful, be open to change and considerate of new ideas, and have a willingness to learn new skills. Our philanthropic activities support organizations that share the same values. RSE grant decisions are made by a rotating employee committee.
Grant Criteria Eligible organizations: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with programs and/or services in Snohomish County. Organizations are limited to one application. Grant awards typically range from $1,000-$5,000. Grants will be considered for construction or renovation of senior serving facilities. Priority will be given to projects that include volunteerism in the project work. Equipment used in the delivery of services for seniors or that allows seniors to maintain independence in their home or community will also be considered.
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Grant opens: TBD
Grant closes: TBD
For questions regarding grants or the online grant process, contact Musu@cf-sc.org
Past awarded grants
Rick Steves Capital Grants for Seniors – 2021
| Sky Valley Food Bank | $1,000 | Senior Technology Assistance |
| Faith Lutheran Church Food Bank and Community Meal | $5,000 | Faith Food Bank Senior Needs Project |
| Stilly Valley Center (formerly Stillaguamish Senior Center) | $5,000 | Commercial Vegetable Steamer |
| Homage Senior Services | $5,000 | Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) ADA Accessible Van |
| Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center | $5,000 | Refresh and Reopen! |
| LINC NW | $5,000 | North Marysville Family Resource Center, Commercial Kitchen Renovation |
| The Darrington Food Bank Foundation | $4,922 | Georges’ Place |
Rick Steves Capital Grants for Seniors-2020
$5,000 were given to the following organizations: Monroe Community Senior Center, Snohomish Senior Center, Stillaguamish Senior Center, Stanwood Senior Center, Homage Senior Services and VFW Everett Post.
Rick Steves’ Europe Fund- Capital Grants Awarded-Spring 2019
| Evergreen Health Monroe Foundation | $2,500 | Healing Garden Renovation |
| Mountlake Terrace Community Senior Center | $5,000 | Kitchen Upgrades |
| Stanwood Senior Center | $2,000 | Replace Flooring |
| Volunteers of America Western Washington | $5,000 | Center Patio/Café Space |
Rick Steves’ Europe Fund- Capital Grants Awarded-Spring 2018
| Josephine Caring Community | $ 5,000 | Resident and Staff Safety First |
| Northshore Senior Center | $ 5,000 | New Mill Creek Senior Center |
| Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts | $ 2,500 | Accessible Entrance for the Arts Center |
| Stanwood Community and Senior Center | $ 5,000 | Commercial Kitchen Renovation |
| The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett | $ 5,000 | Congregate Lunch Program |
| Volunteers of America Western Washington | $ 2,500 | VOAWW – Sky Valley A Frame Renovation |