Putting community voice at the center
Advancing community priorities requires community voice and leadership. This is why we work alongside an incredible network of community partners who bring deep local knowledge, lived experience and technical expertise to bring our Thriving Communities Grant Program to life. Together, we’re committed to supporting community-led solutions and helping organizations and tribal nations across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington access the resources they need to thrive.
Our partners are essential to driving community-centered grantmaking. From advising on strategy, helping design evaluation criteria and reviewing more than 700 applications, they help ensure that funding decisions reflect community priorities. Their contributions take many forms, including participation in…
Advisory Groups
Role: Helped guide and ensure the grant strategy, approach, application and evaluation criteria support principles of simplicity, inclusivity and accessibility.
Membership: Included seven philanthropic partners, our collaborative pass-through funding partners, and EPA Region 10 project officer. See list below.
Task Forces
Role: Developed the evaluation criteria for scoring applications, designed work plan templates, and established metrics for applicant project outcomes.
Membership: Included regional environmental justice leaders, community members, and a subset of advisory group members. See list below.
Peer Review Groups
Role: Scores applications using the evaluation criteria.
Membership: We are currently recruiting peer reviewers from and within communities.
Individuals cannot be part of an organization applying for a Thriving Communities grant.
Community Partners
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Idaho
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Philanthropy Northwest is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in any of our programs or activities.
In accordance with federal and state laws, and to ensure that we continue to uphold these values, Philanthropy Northwest has designated a civil rights coordinator. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our non-discrimination policies, or if you need to file a complaint, please contact: Audrey King at CivilRightsCoordinator@philanthropynw.org or mail Audrey King, Thriving Communities, Philanthropy Northwest, 600 University St., Suite 1725, Seattle, WA 98101.
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