KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants

The Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) offers competitive grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations serving Kitsap and North Mason County. These grants support programs in various areas including Arts and Culture, Children and Youth Development, Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, and Health and Human Services. KCF aims to enhance the quality of life in the community by addressing a wide range of local needs through its philanthropic efforts.

To fulfill its mission "as a catalyst for the greater good," the Kitsap Community Foundation established an annual grant-making process. With the support of our donor-advised funds and a number of other investors, KCF distributions have exceeded $33 million since 1993.
Kitsap Community Foundation – Community Grants
Awards of up to $5,000 may be used by nonprofit organizations working in Kitsap and North Mason County for programs or operating funds within the following program areas:

• Arts and Culture
• Children and Youth Development
• Education
• Environment and Animal Welfare
• Health and Human Services

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations working in Kitsap and North Mason County.Faith-based social service, youth, or community programs are eligible if the following conditions are met:
501(c)(3) organization;program/project has a board-approved mission statement and program/project budget separate from the organization's sacramental or theological budget;secular programs or services are available to eligible participants without regard to religious belief or willingness to participate in religious activities; andthe organization ensures that Foundation contributions are not used to support religious activities such as worship or proselytizing.

Ineligibility

General RestrictionsThe Foundation does not award grants to provide or support:Annual campaign appealsCapital campaigns or facility improvementsEndowmentsFor-profit organizationsIndividualsPolitical or lobbying activitiesPrivate operating foundationsReligious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes*Tuition, scholarships, or core operating expenses for (K-12) public schools, charter schools, private schools or universities and colleges.Organizations that discriminate with regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, religious affiliation, or presence of a disability
Other Eligibility Restrictions
National and regional organizations unable to clearly demonstrate that these funds will be used for operations within Kitsap County and/or North Mason CountyApplications from “start-up” organizations must be pre-screenedOrganizations with an Endowment Fund over $1 million