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November 2020
Newsletter
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News & Updates from the Foundation |
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WCF Announces Awardees from Annual Grant Cycle |
Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce the awardees of its 3rd Annual Grant Cycle. Grants this year were focused on general operating and capacity building support due to the effects of Covid-19 on nonprofits.
WCF awarded 30 grantees totaling $118,000 this year spanning all parts of Whidbey Island in sectors ranging from environmental conservation and basic human services, to arts & culture and historical preservation. Since grants were first awarded in 2017, Whidbey Community Foundation has provided 111 grants totaling over $424,000.
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Introducing the 2020 Holiday Sculpture: Three French Hens |
Whidbey Community Foundation has partnered with Georgia Gerber and Randy Hudson for the fourth annual Holiday Sculpture Fund.
This year’s pewter is the Three French Hens. Collectors can also purchase the 2019 Dashing Turtle, the 2018 Sheepish Rabbit, and the 2017 Settling Owl. Proceeds from the sculpture sales will be granted to Whidbey nonprofits.
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New Funding Opportunities |
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WA Equity Relief Fund for Nonprofits |
The WA Equity Relief Fund for Nonprofits is providing flexible general operating support to nonprofits that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities or serve those communities facing inequities and disparities impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with Philanthropy Northwest to administer this $2 million of relief funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through an open application. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit or a community based organization fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)3.
Awards will range in size from $25,000 to $50,000. It requires a short application and is a very fast funding process, so the application deadline is approaching quickly.
The deadline to apply is November 6.
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All in WA COVID Relief Fund - Child Care Initiative Grants Available |
The Child Care Initiative will provide vital resources to expand access to affordable child care for working parents with the greatest need while also sustaining the industry of child care providers across Washington. The Initiative expects to award grants totaling at least $3,000,000.
The Child Care Initiative will fund trusted statewide intermediaries, community-based organizations and tribes with strong relationships with networks of child care providers and the capacity to administer flexible grants to licensed family child care businesses in Washington.
Awards will range in size from $50,000 to $250,000
The deadline to apply is November 13, with awards expected in early December.
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All in WA COVID Relief Fund - Youth Behavioral Health Grants Available |
The All In WA COVID Relief Fund is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for organizations focused on Youth Behavioral Health. The Youth Behavioral Health grants will provide flexible funding to trusted community-based organizations, including coalitions and tribal entities, to expand or enhance their services and supports for youth ages 10-24 and/or their caregivers so they develop greater resilience, well-being, and healthy functioning in the near-term and long-term. This grant opportunity prioritizes BIPOC youth and BIPOC youth who are LGBTQ+. The grant program will also prioritize funding for organizations serving youth in more rural and remote communities in Washington.
Grant funding will range from $25K - $100K.
The deadline to apply is December 4, with awards expected in mid-January.
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Featured Trainings & Events in November |
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Impacts of Covid-19
Tuesday, November 17 | 2:00-3:00pm
Nonprofits have been hard hit by COVID-19, including in Washington state. A new study from the University of Washington’s Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy looks at the impact in terms of fundraising, programs, volunteerism, and operations, and also shares how nonprofits have been responding. In this webinar, the report’s authors will share their findings, insights, and recommendations for how funders and elected officials can better support nonprofits during this time of uncertainty and transition.
FREE for General Public
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Let's Go Legal! Getting on the Right Road to Compliance and Protection
Wednesday, November 18 | 12:00-1:30pm
Let’s Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law, Federal Law, Fundraising, Employment, and Intellectual Property. Let’s Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules, you need fuel to move your car forward (that’s the money part), the people in the car matter, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure your organization covers it all.
FREE for General Public
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For a complete list of upcoming trainings and events, visit Whidbey Community Foundation's calendar. |
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Support Whidbey Community Foundation
Whidbey Community Foundation envisions a more vibrant, healthy, and unified Whidbey Island community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life on Whidbey Island by providing support for the nonprofit sector, assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets for charitable purposes, and meeting community needs through financial awards.
Your support fuels our ability to provide trainings and grants to Whidbey nonprofits, helping us grow into one of the most effective community foundations in Washington.
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Whidbey Community Foundation Leadership |
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Board of Directors
Sara Kelly, President
Nancy Conard, Vice President & Executive Director
Steve Shapiro, Treasurer/Secretary
Lance Gibbon
Robin Hertlein
Jerry Millhon
Helen Price Johnson
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Staff
Jessie Gunn, Program Manager
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www.WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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Info@WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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