Daily 3 Foundations - 9/15/25
9/15/2025
Here are today’s daily 3 foundations. The Norcliffe Foundation, The Wilburforce Foundation and ArtsFund.
The Norcliffe Foundation
Website:
https://www.norcliffefoundation.org/
Mission & Purpose: To improve the quality of life for all people in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
Broad Funding Guidelines: They support a variety of program areas including human services, healthcare, civic projects, education, and arts and culture. They accept applications from 501(c)(3) organizations operating in their geographic focus area.
The Wilburforce Foundation
Website:
https://wilburforce.org/
Mission & Purpose: To help conserve important lands, waters, and wildlife in Western North America by supporting organizations and leaders advancing strategic solutions.
Broad Funding Guidelines: They make investments that contribute to increasing protected wildlife habitat, assuring connectivity between habitats, and building the capacity of their grantees. They do not accept unsolicited proposals; you must contact a Program Officer before applying.
ArtsFund
Website:
https://www.artsfund.org/
Mission & Purpose: To strengthen the Puget Sound region by supporting the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking.
Broad Funding Guidelines: They provide unrestricted grants to arts organizations in the Puget Sound region, allowing them the flexibility to use the funds where they are most needed.
Featured Opportunity: Their annual grant application cycle is their primary mechanism for distributing funds. Information and deadlines for the next cycle are typically announced on their website.