Updates from the Foundation |
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Apply Today! 4th Annual Grant Cycle Open Through the End of the Month |
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Whidbey Community Foundation's 4th Annual Grant Cycle will be open through August 31. Topic area for grants are childhood wellness, environmental conservation and sustainability projects, and racial equity.
Any organization that operates with a charitable status or for a charitable purpose on Whidbey Island is eligible to apply for a grant. The organization does not need to have a headquarters or physical presence on Whidbey, so long as services are provided here. For more information visit our website.
The deadline to apply is August 31.
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Thanks to everyone who has donated, rounded up at the Goose, and helped spread the word, we have surpassed our goal and together we raised a total of $121,663! Every dollar raised goes to help Whidbey Island residents in need. |
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What is the Essential Needs Program?
Many of our Whidbey neighbors and friends continue to struggle from the impacts of the ongoing pandemic. Goosefoot Community Fund and Whidbey Community Foundation partnered together and raised over $100,000 for the Whidbey Island Essential Needs Program to provide direct assistance to households in need not currently covered by government assistance programs. Examples include: child care, utilities, housing set-up expenses, aid to maintain employment and one-time extraordinary expenses.
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Who is eligible?
- Households with a Whidbey Island zip code
- Household income is no more than 80% of area median income in Island County
- For a Single Household: up to $3,550/month
- For a Household of 4: up to $5,475/month
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How to access assistance?
- Call: 360-679-6577 ext: 2139 or 2135 please leave a detailed message
- Mention the "Whidbey Island Essential Needs Program" when working with staff to determine needs and eligibility
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Summer school focuses on fun activities, social education
Whidbey News-Times
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
"Summer school looks a lot more fun in Oak Harbor this year as students can learn karate, take magic lessons and taste greens plucked from the garden.
Oak Harbor Public Schools has spent $32,000 of a grant it received from the Whidbey Community Foundation, and almost $200,000 of federal CARES Act funds to find ways to bridge the gap many of its 5,650 students face returning to class. The school district has offered multiple free summer camps and activities to bring students together."
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Cost, accessibility of child care raises concerns on Whidbey
Whidbey News-Times
Friday, July 23, 2021
"The high cost and sparse availability of child care are serious public health challenges on Whidbey."
Whidbey Community Foundation participated in the Island County Child Care Task Force which identified the needs of the community and recommended strategies to help expand high quality, accessible, and equitable child care for Island County families.
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Apply to Leadership Whidbey Class of 2022
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Each Fall, Leadership Whidbey will select up to twenty applicants representing the private, public, and non-profit sectors across Whidbey Island for a seven-month intensive leadership development program. Our goal is to create a network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to serve our communities will energize and shape Whidbey Island’s future.
The deadline to apply is August 31.
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PSE Foundation opens competitive grant program to help communities HEAL from the COVID-19 pandemic |
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our local communities with disproportionate impacts on those already marginalized and most vulnerable, the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Foundation has once again committed to helping communities HEAL. With ongoing and exacerbated challenges faced by communities, including racial inequities or health and welfare insecurities, the 2021 grant awards will focus on the most immediate needs such as housing, food, childcare and other essential services.
The PSE Foundation will award $600,000 before the end of this year to local community-based public charity organizations. Additionally, PSE Foundation commits to intentionally allocating a significant of this funding to organizations addressing the needs of communities of Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Local nonprofit organizations located and providing services within PSE’s 10 county service area (Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Thurston, and Whatcom counties) can apply for a grant to be selected through a competitive process.
The deadline to apply is August 31.
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A New Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Across WA State
The Small Business Flex Fund is a simple, low interest, and flexible loan for Washington’s smallest businesses and nonprofits.
The pandemic has impacted all our communities, but it has been especially hard on Washington’s smallest businesses and nonprofits. Supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Small Business Flex Fund is designed to help small business owners and nonprofits access funds at a competitive interest rate so they can bounce back stronger than ever.
A truly small business-friendly loan - With the Small Business Flex Fund, you’ll experience low interest rates, longer payback timelines, and community-based lenders with decades of experience helping Washington’s small businesses and nonprofits thrive.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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Finding Grants with Foundation Directory Online
Thursday, September 9, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hosted by Sno-Isle Libraries
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? This virtual class will provide an overview of how to look for grants using Foundation Directory Online. FDO is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with nearly 200,000 grantmaker profiles.
NOTE: This class is for nonprofit organizations looking for funding. It is not geared to individuals seeking grants.
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Online Learning Anytime, Anywhere! |
The Washington Nonprofit Institute is Washington Nonprofits’ learning website ready to provide anytime, anywhere nonprofit learning to organizations of all sizes. Whether you need a quick answer about bylaws or a full learning program for your board, we’ve created a collection of curated tools, videos, and archived webinars.
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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 Board & Staff |
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Board of Directors
Sara Kelly, President
Nancy Conard, Vice President & Executive Director
Steve Shapiro, Treasurer/Secretary
Robin Hertlein
Bill Larsen
Jerry Millhon
Helen Price Johnson
George Saul
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Staff
Jessie Gunn, Program Director
Maureen Rice, Program Assistant
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www.WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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Info@WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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