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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-servicesmental-healthhousingartsdiversity

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