Island Thrift Community Grants - Simple Grant Application
Funding Amount
$100 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Island Thrift Community Grants - Simple Grant Application
Funder: Island Thrift (WA, US)
Geographic Scope: Greater Oak Harbor community, Greater Coupeville community, or broader needs of all Whidbey Island residents
Award Range: $100 - $5,000 for one-time grants
- Kids – Serving those under 18 years of age
- Quality of Life – Enhancements to community health, well-being, and living
- Seniors – Serving senior citizens
Funding Categories
Island Thrift awards grants for projects, events, and programs in the following categories:- Application Timeline: Rolling basis, but applicants must submit at least 90 days before events (event-related grants) or at least 60 days in advance for all other grants
- Frequency Limit: Only one Island Thrift grant application per organization per year
- Decision Timeline: Funding announcements made by US Mail typically within 60 days from application submission
- Funding Decisions: Made by majority vote of the board of directors based on number of people served, organizational needs and abilities, and potential for funding from other sources
Funding Process
- Must agree to nondiscrimination policy
- Complete application required for consideration
- Organizations may be contacted for additional information or brief 10-minute presentation to board
Application Requirements
Contact
Island Thrift Philanthropy Committee – For questions regarding eligibility, grants, and applicationsBackground
Grants are made possible by community generosity through donations and purchases at Island Thrift thrift store.How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Determine Eligibility
- Ensure your project/event/program aligns with one of the three funding categories (Kids, Quality of Life, Seniors)
- Confirm your organization serves Greater Oak Harbor, Greater Coupeville, or all of Whidbey Island
- Verify you have not submitted another Island Thrift grant application in the current year
2. Review Timeline Requirements
- For event-related grants: Submit at least 90 days before the event
- For all other grants: Submit at least 60 days in advance of when funds are needed
3. Access the Simple Grant Application Portal
- Use the online grant application portal for grants requesting $100 - $5,000
4. Complete the Application
- Use your organization's mailing address for all addresses in the system
- Draft applications can be saved for up to six months
- All required fields must be completed
- Agree to the nondiscrimination policy
5. Submit Application
- Click the 'Submit Application' button when ready
- You will receive a submission confirmation email as proof of submission
6. Post-Submission
- Funding announcements made by US Mail typically within 60 days
- You may be contacted to provide additional information or give a brief presentation (10 minutes or less) to the board of directors
- Organization's mailing address
- Agreement to nondiscrimination policy
- Complete application with all required fields filled
Required Materials
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