Invest in our future local leaders

The Center for Quality Communities is a scholarship fund supported solely by donations. Our goal is to help cultivate Washington’s future local leaders.

Your support will help students complete their higher education and show them that a career in local government is an attractive and rewarding option.

Invest in our future—we’re counting on your support.

Giving opportunities

Individuals, foundations, corporations, and public entities can donate in a variety of ways. The Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax deductible.

Individual giving

Donations by individuals are one of our strongest assets. Your gift of any size will make a difference.

Get your CQC donor Zoom background!

Show your generosity and spread the word about the CQC scholarship program by downloading our Zoom background after you donate.

Foundation, corporate, public giving

The AWC Center for Quality Communities partners with foundations, corporations, and public entities to bring our mission and programs to life. Contact cqc@awcnet.org for more information.