To view the City of Orting grant policy, click: Grant Policy Updated 4.26.2023 

To view the City of Orting grant application, click: Grant Application Due Date 8.21.2025

Mission Statement: The City of Orting supports the development of services and organizations which bring significant value to its citizens, and which serve a public purpose. 

Section I.    Baseline Criteria for receiving grant funding.

Selected grant recipients may receive direct cash contributions from the City of Orting, pursuant to the following procedures and conditions.  Grant funding is defined as direct cash donations to non-profit and/or section 501(c)(3) organizations which bring significant value to the citizens of Orting, and which serve a public purpose, and organizations that benefit vulnerable and needy populations are given priority. Grant requests are considered on an annual basis and receiving a grant is not guaranteed year to year. Grant requests are dependent on limited city funds, and the council reserves the right to allocate funds as it deems appropriate.

All organizations requesting grant funding must comply with the following eligibility standards:

1. Organizations must be legally tax exempt as defined by IRS section 501(c) (3), or non-profit status, and shall provide proof of the same to the City upon request.
2. Pursuant to the terms of Section III herein, Organizations must carry their own insurance and shall execute an agreement wherein the Organization agrees to use the grant funds for the public purpose identified in the Organization’s application materials, and further agrees to indemnify the City and hold the City harmless (see Attachment A, hereto).
3. Organizations must serve the residents within the City of Orting and/or the Orting School District.
4. When approved, all materials distributed by the Organization as a result of the City’s grant must contain the City of Orting logo.

The city will prioritize requests received from groups and activities by those groups that serve seniors, youth, the infirm or disabled and people in need within the city.  Certain cohort groups are assumed to meet these criteria, including groups that serve senior citizens age 65 and older; people with disabilities who qualify for the Pierce County Property Tax exemption/reductions; and food bank recipients.