The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) is pleased to announce the 2025 grant recipients of the Woods Family Music & Arts Grant, awarding $67,400 to 63 nonprofit organizations and schools to expand access to arts and culture across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.

The grant provides awards of up to $5,000 for operating expenses or project-specific support, with a focus on youth and underrepresented audiences. It also celebrates the region’s cultural heritage by supporting high-quality arts programming in communities throughout North Central Washington.

“We were truly impressed by the care reflected in this year’s applications,” said fundholder Rufus Woods. “There’s a lot of need across our region, and we wish we could fund every request. We’re thankful for the work these nonprofits and schools are doing to bring arts and music programs to kids and adults who might otherwise be left out.”

The Woods Family Music & Arts Grant was established in 2011 and is administered through a Field of Interest Fund at CFNCW. Rooted in commitment to creativity, belonging, and cultural connection across North Central Washington, the grant works to reduce the cost and geographic barriers so that more people can participate in the arts. This structure helps ensure the fund is responsive and continues to meet the region’s needs for years to come.

For more information about the Woods Family Music & Arts Grant, visit: https://cfncw.org/woodsfamilymusicandartsgrant/   

Award Recipients: 
Alano Club Wenatchee:
Apple Hill Arts Camps
Beauty of Bronze
Beaver Valley School Parent Group
Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County – Lake Chelan Boys & Girls Club
Brave Warriors NCW
Bridgeport School District – Music Program
Cascade Community Markets
Cascade Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Cascade School District – Creative Minds, Colorful Futures
Cascade School District – K-5 Ukulele Program
Cascade School District – Icicle River MS Percussion Program
Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village
Communities in Schools of NCW
Coats Holiday Concert
Douglas County Historical Society
Eastmont School District – Musical Instruments
Eastmont School District – Rock Island Elementary
Entiat Community Historical Society
Fiestas Mexicanas Wenatchee
Hearts Gathered / Waterfall Language School
Highlands Community Support Coalition
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
Lake Chelan Arts Council
Leavenworth Alphorn Association
Leavenworth Jazz Association
Leavenworth Summer Theater
Mariachi NW Festival
mətx̌ʷu / Methow Descendants
Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community
North Central Education Foundation
NCW Arts Alliance
Numerica Performing Arts Center
Okanogan School District – MS/HS Music Program
Omak Performing Arts Center Foundation
Pateros Apple Pie Jamboree
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Pybus Market Charitable Foundation
TEAMS Learning Center
Tierra Learning Center
Two Rivers Gallery
Upper Valley Christian School
Upper Valley Connection
Wenatchee River Institute
Wenatchee School District – Washington Elementary
Wenatchee School District – After School Programs
Wenatchee Valley Concert
Wenatchee Jazz Workshop
Wenatchee Valley College – MAC Gallery Support
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center for Precious Little Theater Documentary