Fast Track Grant

The Fast Track Grant is administered by the Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation, a regional philanthropic organization focused on improving health outcomes and access to care within a defined multi-state service area. The Foundation serves nine counties across Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, with a particular emphasis on rural communities that may face limited healthcare infrastructure and resources. Through this grant program, the Foundation aims to provide responsive, flexible funding to organizations that are working to improve health, wellness, and disease prevention among residents in its service region. The purpose of the Fast Track Grant is to support timely and impactful initiatives that promote community health. The program offers funding ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 dollars and is designed as a quick-turnaround opportunity, allowing organizations to access funds more rapidly than traditional grant cycles. The Foundation prioritizes smaller nonprofit organizations, particularly those with annual operating budgets under 250,000 dollars, that are serving rural populations. However, eligibility is not strictly limited to these organizations, and any qualified entity meeting the criteria may apply. Funding through the Fast Track Grant is flexible and can be used across a variety of needs. Allowable uses include programmatic activities, capital expenses, organizational capacity building, and general operating costs. This flexibility allows organizations to address both immediate and structural health-related challenges within their communities. However, there are clear restrictions on funding use. The Foundation does not support operating deficits, debt repayment, endowments, scholarships, sponsorships, redistribution of funds through sub-grants, multi-year funding commitments, lobbying activities, political campaign support, or activities that conflict with the ethical and religious directives guiding the Foundation. Eligibility is limited to qualified organizations as defined under federal tax law. These include charitable organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as certain governmental and public entities such as state colleges, universities, and political subdivisions, provided that grant funds are used exclusively for charitable purposes. Additionally, applicant organizations must demonstrate non-discriminatory practices and align with the Foundation’s ethical standards. Applications are restricted geographically to organizations serving the specified counties in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The application process is designed to be accessible and efficient. Applicants may complete the application directly online or request access to a version that allows saving progress across multiple sessions by contacting the Foundation via email prior to starting. Only one Fast Track Grant application per organization per year per purpose is permitted. The Foundation reviews applications on a rolling basis and awards grants monthly, contingent upon eligibility, alignment with funding priorities, and availability of funds. The grant cycle for 2026 opens on March 1 and remains open until the allocated funds for the year are fully distributed. This rolling structure means there is no fixed closing date, and organizations are encouraged to apply early while funding remains available. Applicants are typically notified of funding decisions within 60 days of submission. Awarded funds must be expended within one year from the date of the grant award, ensuring that projects are implemented in a timely manner and deliver measurable community impact. Overall, the Fast Track Grant program reflects the Foundation’s commitment to improving health outcomes in underserved and rural communities through flexible, accessible funding. By supporting a wide range of health-focused initiatives and maintaining a streamlined application and review process, the program enables organizations to respond effectively to emerging and ongoing health needs within the region.

Ensure alignment with rural health focus and demonstrate clear fit with foundation priorities