City Partners

Ridgefield is home to numerous local non-profit and community groups that work to promote economic development, support local businesses, sponsor community events, provide vital services, and maintain or improve public facilities. These groups are essential in helping fulfill the City Council's goals and addressing unique community needs. Through their efforts, they contribute to a thriving and engaged community.

The Role of City Partners

To support the ongoing work of these community groups, the City of Ridgefield seeks to recognize and partner with organizations that align with the city’s objectives. These recognized groups are acknowledged as City Partners and play an important role in fulfilling the City Council’s goals while addressing needs within the community.

Criteria for City Partner Recognition

To be recognized as a City Partner, a community group must meet one of the following criteria:

  1. A community group with which the City has a contract to perform services.
  2. A group that volunteers to maintain or improve public facilities.
  3. A group serving a public purpose and working within Ridgefield to address a specific community need or support a goal of the City Council.

Benefits for City Partners

City Partners are eligible for a variety of benefits designed to support their work in the community:

  1. Waiver of Facility Use Fees
    City Partners may request a waiver of facility use fees for City-owned spaces used to provide services to the public.

  2. Financial or In-kind Contributions
    City Partners may receive up to $1,200 annually in financial contributions or in-kind services for projects that benefit the community. All financial support is subject to the City's annual budget and City Council approval.

Application Process

Applications for recognition as a City Partner or for waivers of fees will be reviewed as they are submitted. Applications for grant funding will be reviewed on a bi-monthly basis, as long as funds remain available. The first review will occur on January 30, 2026.

Apply Now

To apply for designation as a City Partner or to request City Partner benefits, please submit your application using the link below.

Application for Designation as a City Partner and / or Request City Partner benefits.

  1. CURRENT City Partners

The following organizations have been recognized as City Partners:

  • Ridgefield American Legion Post 44
    Ridgefield is small town America. Coming into town reminds you of the boys coming home on the bus after serving. Post 44 is all about our community and giving back. From Ceremonies to the 4th July parade we render honors to Veterans.
  • Ridgefield Art Association
    The Ridgefield Art Association is a Non-Profit 501(c)3, dedicated to promoting art in the community.
  • Ridgefield Community Gleaners Association
    We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization serving the community of Ridgefield, Washington. We collect donated produce, which might otherwise go unused, from area gardens and fruit trees during the growing season.
  • Friends of the Ridgefield Community Library
    The Friends of the Ridgefield Community Library is a group of dedicated citizens who actively support the library through advocacy, volunteer services, and fundraising.
  • Ridgefield Garden Club
    The object of this club shall be to study the fine art of gardening and horticulture. Other goals would include aiding in protection and conservation of native trees, plants and birds, implementing community beautification, and supporting community activities.
  • Ridgefield Lions Club
    The Ridgefield Lions Club is a group of individuals that understands we can accomplish so much more as a group than by ourselves. The Lions motto “We Serve” says much about the club.
  • Ridgefield Main Street
    The Ridgefield Main Street Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Downtown Ridgefield, while advocating for its future, through economic development, community events, public and private partnerships, and unified branding and marketing of Downtown.
  • Ridgefield School District
    Ridgefield School District aspires to be the state’s premier district, leveraging strong community partnerships to provide each student personalized learning experiences, opportunities, and skills that ensure success and unlimited possibilities.
  • Clark County Historical Society and Museum
    The Clark County Historical Society and Museum is committed to responsible collections stewardship, innovative collaboration and inspiring exhibitions and programs that engage the community in an exploration of Clark County’s past, present and future.
  • Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
    The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge champions the protection of wildlife and their habitats by broadening public understanding of and engagement in the natural and cultural resources of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
  • Watershed Alliance of SW WA
    Mission: To empower community members to protect and restore southwest Washington’s waterways and natural areas for the benefit of current and future generations.
  • Neighbors Helping Neighbors
    Through the efforts of volunteers, donations from local residents, and support from organizations including Green Bag Ridgefield, the Clark County Food Bank and Rosauers Supermarkets, we provide food, clothing and household staples to needy residents of Ridgefield, La Center, Felida and Salmon Creek.
  • American Red Cross
    The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
  • Ridgefield Young Life
    Ridgefield Younge Life help kids looking for home, meaning, and belonging - they get in it with them and accept them as they are so that kids have the chance to live life to the fullest.
  • Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative
    Ridgefield Multicultural Initiative (RMI) is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich tapestry of cultures within our community. They provide educational programs, organize events, and host an annual festival to foster cross-cultural understanding and promote inclusivity.
  • Ridgefield Farmers Market
    The Market is a revival of the heritage of farmers markets of a time long ago, where on summer weekends the freshest produce and homemade products would be proudly displayed on tables early in the morning before becoming a meal, a decoration, or a centerpiece in someone’s home later that same day.
  • Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce
    The Chamber's mission is to promote and connect the business community with the development of goals, programs and education that cultivates growth and prosperity
  • Ridgefield 4th of July Committee
    Our mission is to unite the Ridgefield community by hosting a vibrant 4th of July celebration, fostering joy, connection, and traditions that honor the spirit of independence.