Cascade School District’s Alpine Lakes and Icicle River Ski and Snowboard Program

The Community Foundation of NCW has distributed $31,800 in the last year through the NCW Foundation for Youth Grant, supporting programs that directly benefit young people across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.

Since its inception in 2017, the NCW Foundation for Youth grant program has offered funding opportunities up to $1,000 for projects and programs that serve youth throughout North Central Washington. These grants are awarded every other month, allowing for timely and responsive support to nonprofits and public agencies working on the ground with local youth.

This year’s funding has supported a wide range of initiatives, including arts and music programs, outdoor recreation, youth leadership, basic needs, and a large percentage went to support food insecurity. Among the recipients is the long-standing “Shop with a Cop” initiative, administered by the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee Police Departments. Due to a special agreement carried over from a previous grant program, this initiative is eligible for larger funding and continues to make a significant impact in the lives of local children during the holiday season.

“Our goal is to provide direct funding resources to local organizations that are creating safe, supportive, and enriching opportunities for youth,” said Beth Stipe, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of NCW. “This funding allows them to be flexible and responsive in meeting the evolving needs of the young people they serve.”

The NCW Foundation for Youth Grant accepts applications year-round, with reviews and awards taking place every other month. For more information, visit www.cfncw.org/grants.

NCW Foundation for Youth Grants FY2025 (July 2024 – June 2025)

• Breath of Life Church – Packing Friendship Backpack Food Program $1,000
• Cascade School District – Alpine Lakes & Icicle River Ski and Snowboard Program $1,000
• Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center – Youth Winter Mentorship Program $1,000
• City of Wenatchee & East Wenatchee Police Departments – Shop with a Cop $10,300
• Eastmont School District – Project SEARCH Stemilt $1,000
• Eastmont School District: Cascade Elementary School – Adaptive trikes $1,000
• Grace Lutheran Church – Packing Friendship Backpack Food Program $1,000
• InvestED – Students fees, classroom needs, and basic items $1,000
• Lake Chelan Multisports Foundation – Youth Wellness & Enrichment Initiative $1,000
• Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene – Alpine Lakes Backpack Food Program $1,000
• Leavenworth Community United Methodist Church – Backpack Food Program $1,000
• Leavenworth Summer Theater – Summer Youth Theater $1,000
• Let Me Run: Lincoln Elementary – Running and character development program $1,000
• Mansfield Sportsmen’s Club – FFA student support $1,000
• Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community – Music and outdoor classroom $1,000
• NCW Community Toy Drive – Bikes for youth $1,000
• SkillSource Learning Center – Community Awareness $1,000
• Thrive Chelan Valley – Food2Schools Program $1,000
• Upper Valley Christian School – Art supplies and sports equipment $1,000
• Wenatchee Jazz Association – Wenatchee Jazz Workshop $500
• Wenatchee United Soccer Club – Youth player scholarships $1,000
• Wenatchee Valley Stuff-A-Sackpack – Wenatchee Valley Stuff-A-Sackpack $1,000
• Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra – Youth orchestra scholarships $1,000
  TOTAL $31,800