Friends of Hospice opens up grant applications

PULLMAN— Friends of Hospice opened its 2024 grant cycle to provide funding that supports palliative, end-of-life care, or bereavement projects in Whitman County.

Friends of Hospice awarded $20,000 to four nonprofit groups on the Palouse last year, including Circle of Caring, Willow Center, Pullman Regional Hospital and Palouse Paws.

Circle of Caring was able to use funds to help purchase a new patient van to transport adults with specialized needs.

Willow Center received a grant to expand grief services for Whitman County youth and families through the organization’s weekend summer camp for children and teens coping with the loss of a loved one, Camp Erin.

The Pullman Regional Hospital expanded its patient library with bereavement and palliative care materials. Palouse Paws received funds to increase the number of trained dog and handler teams visiting patients who may feel forgotten or distressed due to illness, disability or injury.

“The grant was a great way to help bring along new teams,” said Palouse Paws founder Renee Piper.

Eligible nonprofits must hold their own not-for-profit designation to be considered for a grant.

The deadline for completed applications is April 5 with grant determination provided on May 10.

To get an application, interested nonprofits can contact grants@friendsofhospice.net for an application.