Funding Amount

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Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ken Gass Community Building Awards

Overview: Each year, through the Ken Gass Community Building Awards, the Board recognizes a diverse and outstanding group of individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to building community and improving the lives of children, youth, and families.

Geographic Scope: Whatcom County, Washington area

Focus Areas:

  • Building community

  • Improving the lives of children, youth, and families

  • Community organizing and engagement

  • Health, wellness, and prevention initiatives

  • Youth development and support

  • Substance abuse prevention

  • Mental health and suicide prevention

  • Cultural programs and education
  • Award Categories:

  • Legacy Award (recognizes lifetime achievement)

  • Community Building Award (recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations)
  • Eligibility:

  • Individuals, businesses, and organizations

  • Must have made outstanding contributions to building community

  • Must embody values of empowerment, asset-building, and respect for human dignity
  • Recognition Process:

  • Honorees are nominated in August and September by past honorees, community partners and projects, and board members

  • Nominations are reviewed and selected at a Board of Directors meeting

  • Event is typically held each year in early December at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal

  • Event is open to the public; all are welcome to attend
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@wfcn.org

  • Organization: Whatcom Family & Community Network

  • Address: 2303 Moore Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

  • Phone: 360.738.1196
  • How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    1. Nomination Period: August and September (annually)
    2. Who Can Nominate: Past honorees, community partners and projects, and board members
    3. Submit Nomination: Email to info@wfcn.org
    4. Review Process: Nominations are reviewed and selected at a Board of Directors meeting
    5. Announcement: Selected honorees are announced and celebrated at the annual event in early December

      Required Information

    • Specific details on how to nominate not provided on website; contact organization for nomination form and requirements

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-servicescommunity-servicesmental-healthaddiction-recoverysuicide-prevention

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