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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 1, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Program

Funder: Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation

Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island, Washington

Focus Areas:
Capital improvement projects (not programs or operations) that improve and enhance parks, trails, and open spaces. Past funding has supported:

  • Youth sailing

  • Gymnastics

  • Rowing

  • Trails and boardwalks

  • Mountain biking

  • Pottery

  • Sand volleyball

  • Environmental restoration

  • Recreation equipment and facilities

    • Eligibility:

  • Individuals and community groups

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Clubs and teams

  • Non-nonprofit individuals/clubs may partner with Bainbridge Metro Parks

    • Award History:
    Since 1998, the Foundation has awarded Community Grants totaling more than $852,000+ in park projects.

    Recent Awards (2021):

  • BHS Sailing Club: $3,000 (new C-420 sailboat)

  • Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: $3,000 (conditioning equipment)

  • Bainbridge Metro Parks stewards program: $3,000 (volunteer tools)

  • Bainbridge Island Swim Club: $2,775 (records board)

  • Boy Scouts Troop 1564: $2,775 (chess table and benches)

  • Eagledale Pottery Studio: $1,450 (pug mill)

    • Contact:

  • Email: barb@biparksfoundation.org

  • Phone: 206.842.4971

  • Address: PO Box 11127, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

  • Office: The Marge Williams Center, 221 Winslow Way West, Suite #104

    • What They Fund:
    Capital improvement projects only (physical infrastructure, equipment, facilities)

    What They Don't Fund:
    Programs and operations

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Period: Open September 1 – October 1 annually
    2. Submit: Online at www.biparksfoundation.org/community-grants
    3. Application Materials: Download grant program guide available on website
    4. Contact for Support: barb@biparksfoundation.org (especially for non-nonprofit individuals/clubs needing to partner with Bainbridge Metro Parks)

    Required Information:

  • Project description and goals

  • How project enhances parks, trails, or recreation

  • Budget and funding details

  • Organizational information

    • Timeline:

  • Applications accepted: September 1 – October 1

  • Awards announced: typically by November-December

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreationyouth-programscapital

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