REA 2025 "More Powerful Together" Community Grant open

WALLA WALLA & COLUMBIA COUNTIES — Columbia REA is accepting applications for its 2025 More Powerful Together Community Grant.

Grant funding is available to eligible organizations within the Columbia REA service area. The MPT Grant program awards a one-time donation to one or more organizations that serve its communities. The maximum grant amount is $10,000.

Applications will be accepted from Thursday, May 1, until 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 16.

Applications received after 5:30 p.m. on June 16 will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted via the online application form at http://www.columbiarea.coop.

To access the application, go to http://www.columbiarea.coop and click the “Community” tab in the top menu.

Grant Policies and Guidelines 

To be considered, organizations must meet specific criteria:

501(c) (3) or other non-profit status is NOT required. 

Religious or political organizations are not eligible. 

Organizations only. Applications from an individual or on an individual’s behalf will not be considered. 

Previous recipients of Columbia REA MPT grants will be eligible to apply again after  5 years. 

For all inquiries regarding the Columbia REA Community Grant Program, please email MPTgrant@columbiarea.coop or call Steve Owens at 509-526-4041.

Columbia REA has a long history of supporting the communities it serves. They contribute to more than 100 different organizations yearly, primarily focusing on education and youth programs.

The More Powerful Together Community Grant program is an extension of that commitment.