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Max Funding
Up to $3,500
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Application Due Date
Mar 6, 2026
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Community Foundation
Funding Frequency:
Biannual Grant
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
Full Application
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations, ✅ Government Entities, ✅ Faith-Based Organizations, ✅ Public or Private K–12 Schools
Program Areas:
K-12 Education, Community Development, Arts & Culture, Animals, Civic, Agriculture, Economic Development, Leadership, Humanities, Health, Seniors, Wildlife Habitat, Conservation, Healthcare, Education, Human Services
Locations:
Washington
About The Grant
The San Juan Island Community Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and qualifying religious organizations for non-religious projects. Funding focuses on education, arts, health, environment, and social services.
Request for $3,500 or less
A streamlined grant application is now available for requests that are $3,500 or less. These grant requests follow the same grant cycle timeline noted above, but may not require a pre-application meeting. Please call the office at 360-378-1001 prior to submitting an application to discuss your project and confirm it qualifies for this new application. When you’re ready to submit, go to the $3,500 or Less Grant Application to fill out your application by the grant deadline.
What types of projects do we support?
We prioritize projects that:
Address current or emerging community needs.
Strengthen and improve the community's health, resilience, and well-being.
Are well-planned, collaborative, and supported by others.
Are innovative and sustainable.
Serve underserved groups in the community.
Align with and support your organization’s mission
Applications submitted without a pre-application meeting may not be considered for funding. To schedule a pre-application meeting, contact the office at (360) 378-1001.
Submit an Application
Applications are reviewed two times per year. Incomplete applications will be returned. In order for your grant to be considered in a timely manner, please submit your online application by end of day on the following dates:
March 06, 2026
October 02, 2026
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Emergency Grant Application
If your San Juan Island nonprofit organization is in need of emergency grant funding in the areas of health and human services as a result of a crisis, use the form to apply, and call the SJICF office at (360) 378-1001 before submitting a funding request.
Priority will be given to needs that serve vulnerable community members in the areas of health and human services.
Return the completed grant form anytime to grants@sjicf.org or mail to
SJICF, ATTN: Emergency Grant Requests, PO Box 1352, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Requirements
Tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(3)s) as defined by the IRS.
Local non-profits, government agencies, non-profit schools, and religious organizations (only for non-religious purposes).
Grants may be awarded to outside organizations if their programs directly benefit the San Juan Island community.
Every grantee must submit a Grant Evaluation & Status Report within six months of receiving the grant
Grantor Information:
Name:
San Juan Island Community Foundation
Type:
Community Foundation
Contact:
Email: grants@sjicf.org
Phone: (360) 378-1001
More Info:
Restrictions:
Restricted