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.