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Strengthening communities through connection and learning

Waters Meet supports communities with gatherings for connecting, learning, and fundraising. Sponsorship applications are now open for 2026.

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COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS

Events, trainings, and convenings are ideal environments for important connecting, learning, and fundraising to happen. That’s why we offer funding support for these kinds of gatherings that serve to strengthen communities and bring people together. We welcome community partners from around our service region to contact us with inquiries.

WHAT WE FUND

Sponsoring community initiatives for advancing health equity and social justice

Our sponsorships come in many forms, including the examples below. We welcome your ideas for other kinds of events that support and advance health equity and racial and social justice in eastern Washington.

Fundraisers 

that support programs and operations of local non-profits.

Celebrations and Community Gatherings 

that build connections and foster collaboration and action.

Staff, Board or Community Convenings 

that bring groups together for shared learning and growth.

Strategic Planning Sessions

that help your organization plan and grow for the future. 

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

Sponsoring community initiatives for advancing health equity and social justice

Your organization is a registered:

  • 501(c)3
  • 501(c)4
  • Tribe
  • Non-profit organization

Your organization is located in one of the following counties or reservations:

  • Adams
  • Ferry
  • Lincoln
  • Pend Oreille
  • Spokane
  • Stevens
  • Whitman
  • Colville Confederated Tribes
  • Kalispel Tribe of Indians
  • Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Your organization is grassroots and by-and-for organization that supports one or more of the following communities in Eastern Washington:

  • Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC)
  • 2SLGBTQIA+
  • Disability
  • Rural
  • Low-income
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Supporting your community initiative

We provide sponsorship support for non-profit organizations serving communities within our seven county, three reservation service area in eastern Washington. As an organization working toward health equity in our region, we prioritize funding for organizations that work directly with our 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, rural, and low-income communities.

Sponsorship applications are now open for 2026.

Sponsorships are currently open for 2026.

We will be reviewing applications on the first week of March, April, May and June.

Have questions about our grant & sponsorship opportunities?