How much funding does Community Grants Cycle provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Grants Cycle?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Community Grants Cycle

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants Grants for Mental Health Housing Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Cycle

Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island, Washington

Overview: The Community Grants Cycle (CGC) is an annual opportunity for island residents to support causes that matter most to them through Bainbridge Community Foundation. The foundation provides $50,000 in initial funding, with additional support from community donors.

Focus Areas:

Basic needs for neighbors

Opportunities for traditionally underserved populations

Creative new initiatives across all sectors

Health, housing, and human services

Arts and culture

Youth mental health

Affordable housing

Funding History:

2022: $561,492 awarded to 60 of 61 applicants

2021: $422,589 awarded to 52 of 56 applicants

Program inception: 2005

Cumulative grantmaking since inception: $3.9+ million to 818 grants

BCF cumulative grantmaking since 2001: $20.7+ million

Special Awards:

IDEAS Award (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice): $2,000 additional to organizations prioritizing equitable access. In 2022, five organizations received this award.

Catalyst Award: Additional funding for organizations providing critical services to the community

Klasky (Trustees') Award: $10,000+ award for nonprofits demonstrating collaboration or innovation

Eligibility: Local nonprofits serving Bainbridge Island

Contact:

Email: debbie@bainbridgecf.org or info@bainbridgecf.org

Phone: 206.842.0433

Address: 299 Madison Ave. N, Suite B, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

How to Apply

Application Process

Community volunteers (approximately 50 per year) review and vet applications
Volunteers conduct virtual or on-site interviews with nonprofit staff
All approved applications are funded
Application review includes assessment of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice (IDEAS) efforts

Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and detailed submission requirements are referenced but not provided in the content.

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What Bainbridge Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 135
Total given: $4.18M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,400–$1M

By dollars: Washington 90%, District of Columbia 4%, Virginia 1%. Top recipient cities: Bainbridge Island, WA; Seattle, WA; Bremerton, WA.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.