Community Grants Cycle

Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island, Washington

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

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.