Donations & Sponsorship

Donation Policy

The Palouse Chamber of Commerce is proud to support our community through donations and sponsorships. To ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with our mission, we have established the following guidelines for donation requests.

Alignment with Our Mission

The Palouse Chamber of Commerce is a network of local leaders that advocate for Palouse business owners, facilitate community programming, promote regional culture, and foster cross-cultural, intergenerational relationships.

Donation requests must clearly support two or more of the following:

  • Local Business Advocacy – Promotes or drives commerce to Palouse businesses

  • Regional Culture – Celebrates Palouse heritage, arts, or local culture

  • Inclusivity – Fosters cross-cultural or intergenerational connections

  • Community Programming – Supports fundraisers or events that enhance engagement, education, or recreation for residents

Types of Donations

  • Chamber Bucks – Available for events or initiatives that align with our mission. 

  • Insurance Support – Available for local public events that may need help with coverage

  • Cash Donations – Reserved for projects with strong mission alignment and demonstrated community impact.

Restrictions

  • No donations to individuals, for-profit businesses, or organizations outside the Palouse region (unless they have a clear local impact)

  • No donations for political or religious purposes

  • Applications must come directly from registered Chamber members representing their own organizations

Application Timeline & Process

  • Submit the application form no later than 12:00 PM on the second Monday of the month. Last-minute requests cannot be accommodated.

  • Chamber leadership will review your application.

  • Attend the Chamber meeting in-person on the second Wednesday of the month following your application to present your request to members (required).

  • The Chamber Treasurer will follow up with payment within two weeks after approval.

Donation Application

Please review the Donation Policy before submitting this application form. Donation requests are reviewed in the order they’re received and considered as long as funds are available in our annual budget.