Grants for Growth: Nonprofit Microgrant Program

Verity Credit Union's Grants for Growth: Nonprofit Microgrant program provides flexible support to small nonprofit organizations creating impact in Washington State and Tribal areas. The program is part of Verity's broader Grants for Growth initiative, which includes annual tracks for nonprofits and microbusinesses. Verity describes itself as a Community Development Financial Institution committed to co-creating generational wealth, advancing racial equity, and building sustainable communities. The nonprofit microgrant track is intended for grassroots nonprofits that are values-aligned with Verity and that serve historically excluded communities. Eligible applicants are Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with less than $250,000 in total assets. Organizations must be led by or serve historically marginalized communities, including communities described by the funder as BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, low-income, disabled, or justice-impacted. Fiscal sponsorship is welcome, and Verity membership is not required. For the 2026 cycle, Verity will award five nonprofit microgrants of $5,000 each, for total nonprofit-track funding of $25,000. The funding is intentionally flexible and has very few restrictions. Verity states that recipients may decide how to use the funds based on their organization's needs, including stabilizing operations, expanding programs, supporting staff, strengthening day-to-day operations, deepening community work, or responding to unexpected opportunities. Applications opened on May 1, 2026 and close on May 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the online form so that all information is received and reviewed consistently. The application is described as short, story-centered, available online, designed for clarity rather than perfection, reviewed by a diverse committee of Verity staff, and scored using a transparent, values-based process. Applicants needing support or accommodations may contact CommunityImpact@veritycu.com. Verity's review approach emphasizes transparency, equity, respect, and trust-based grantmaking. The funder states that those closest to the work know best how to achieve meaningful and sustainable impact in their communities. The process is intended to support small organizations doing powerful work with limited resources, and the review is values-based rather than focused on perfection. Decision notifications will be sent to all applicants in early July 2026, and awards will be disbursed in late July 2026. Awardees will be asked to sign a simple agreement confirming acceptance, indicate their preferred payment method, and submit documentation of their or their fiscal sponsor's 501(c)(3) status. Past awardees may reapply if it has been at least 18 months since their last award. Verity also offers support beyond the grant through its Small Business Team and Community Impact team, including financial health check-ins, business plan reviews, banking guidance, nonprofit financial wellness resources, workshops, events, and one-on-one support.

Emphasize community-rooted impact, values alignment, leadership by or service to historically marginalized communities, and clear storytelling. The funder states the application is designed for clarity, not perfection, and that flexible funding should support the organization's most critical needs.