Community Grants
Funding Amount
$700 - $15,000
Deadline
November 1, 2026
207 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Grants
Overview: The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. The program awards 30-35 grants annually from funds generated by the Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale.
- Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County, Washington
- Award Range: $700 - $15,000 per grant
- Annual Budget: Approximately $190,000 - $205,000
- Number of Awards: 34-35 grants annually
Key Details
- Community-based nonprofit programs and services
- Organizations serving disadvantaged populations
- Projects improving quality of life
- Environmental protection and stewardship
- Youth programs
- Education
- Health and human services
- Arts and culture
Funding Priorities & Focus Areas
- Must be a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) or equivalent)
- Projects on Bainbridge Island preferred (79% of awards go to Bainbridge-based organizations)
- Off-island Kitsap County organizations serving Bainbridge residents considered (21% of awards)
Eligibility
Application Process
A 22-23 person committee of dedicated Rotarians reviews applications, conducts site visits and interviews, and makes funding decisions based on organizational need and project impact.- 46 applications received requesting $405,017
- 34 grants awarded totaling $190,100
- 7 new nonprofits received first-time grants
- 18 organizations received full funding
- 16 organizations received partial funding
- 27 awards (79%) to Bainbridge-based nonprofits
- 7 awards (21%) to off-island Kitsap County organizations
Recent Award Distribution (2024-2025 cycle)
Contact
Address: Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, 221 Winslow Way West #302, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110How to Apply
Application Process
1. Application Period: October 1 - November 1 (annual deadline)
2. Application Review:
- 22-23 person committee reviews all applications
- Committee conducts site visits and interviews with applicants
- Detailed evaluation of organizational needs and project impacts
3. Decision Timeline: Decisions typically finalized by March following the application deadline
4. Award Notification: Grant recipients announced in March/April
- Formal application form (submit during October 1 - November 1 window)
- Organization background and mission information
- Project description and budget
- Organizational financial information
- Evidence of nonprofit status
Required Materials
- Applications must be submitted during the annual October 1 - November 1 deadline
- Committee evaluates both full funding and partial funding scenarios
- Site visits and interviews are conducted for all applications under consideration
Additional Notes
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