Routing Number 325181248
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Local Heroes
Do you know any local heroes that need funding?
We’re now accepting applications for the 2024 Local Heroes Grant Program.
Applications close July 31st.
Stand with your hero
With every swipe of a Local Heroes co-branded Gesa Visa® Debit Card, Gesa members earn funds designated for grants in that card’s Local Heroes category (Firefighters, Healthcare Workers, Law Enforcement, Educators, and Veterans).
The Local Heroes Grants Program awards these funds to eligible organizations that support local heroes in our communities.
The funding varies depending on the amount raised the prior year through the Local Heroes co-branded Gesa Visa® Debit Cards. Grants are awarded in September.
Given back to our communities in 2023:
$3.8 million
2024 Local Heroes Grant recipients will be announced in October!
How do I know who is eligible?
To qualify for a Local Heroes Grant, an organization must provide proof that the requested funds will support Firefighters, Healthcare Workers, Law Enforcement, Educators, or Veterans in our community.
What is required to complete an application?
- Budget for the program or service you’re requesting funds for
- W-9 copy with EIN number
- Signed Gesa Publicity and Authorization form
Ineligible Requests
Grants will not be awarded for the following:
- Activities, groups, or events not in a Gesa Community
- Administrative expenses
- Projects whose primary purpose is religious or political
- Organizations where funds would be used for the purpose of building assets or capital Sponsorship requests that benefit or fund a single individuals’ participation in an event or activity
- Requests that benefit a private, for-profit business or private business owner
You can inquire about your grant status or request information by contacting [email protected].
Download the Local Heroes Program Grant Guide
- Grant application is now closed.
- 2025 Applications will open in June 2025!
2024 Grant Recipients
Educators
- BELONG Partners
- Bethel School District
- Bremerton School District
- Granger High School PBIS Team
- Highland Middle School
- InvestED
- INW Dyslexia Alliance
- La Salle High School
- Mabton School District 120
- Park Middle School
- Pine Tree Elementary – Kent School District #415
- Riverside Elementary School
- Union Gap School
- Washington Elementary-Kennewick School District
- William Wiley Elementary
- Yakima County Department of Emergency Medical Services
Veterans
- Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center
- American Legion Cathay Post #186
- Compass Housing Alliance
- Dress for Success Seattle
- Happy Letters Association
- Heroes Homestead
- Service Peace Warriors
- The Seattle Stand Down
- The Valhalla Flag Project
- Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities
- Yakima Valley Veterans Coalition
FireFighters
- City of Colfax Fire Department
- Columbia Walla Walla Fire District No 2
- Granger Volunteer Fire Department
- Grant County Fire District #3
- KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 50
- Kootenai County Fire and Rescue
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Law Enforcement
- Blue Hero Project
- Chelan County Mountain Rescue
- Chelan County Regional Justice
- Center K9 Unit
- City of West Richland – Police Dept.
- College Place Police Department
- LAKEWOOD POLICE DEPT
- Law Enforcement Against Drugs Task Force
Healthcare Workers
- Columbia Basin College Foundation
- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation
- Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
Still have questions?
- Firefighters
- Healthcare Workers
- Law Enforcement
- Teachers
- Veterans
The Local Heroes Grant Program funds projects and initiatives that support Firefighters, Healthcare Workers, Law Enforcement, Educators, and Veterans. This includes equipment, training, and program support for the local heroes and organizations they work with.
Every time a Gesa member uses their Local Heroes Affinity debit card, we donate to their card’s cause. Funds accumulated are disbursed annually by the Gesa Community Foundation.
The Gesa Community Foundation Board of Directors—comprised of Gesa team members and community members—works together to evaluate each grant request. The Foundation uses the following criteria for decision-making: connection to a Local Heroes population, financial need, and anticipated impact.
Applications are accepted annually starting in June with decisions finalized by September of each year.
Yes! Eligible organizations can apply annually whether you are awarded funding or not.
You can inquire about your grant status and request information by emailing [email protected].
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