City of Bainbridge Island Human Services Grant

The City of Bainbridge Island offers financial support to local nonprofit organizations through its Human Services Funding Program, designed to enhance community well-being by supporting essential human services. This funding initiative reflects the city’s commitment to ensuring that all residents have access to health, housing, and social services. The program is guided by the Human Services Funding Advisory Task Force, which reviews funding proposals and makes recommendations to the City Council, which in turn approves final funding allocations. Operating on a two-year funding cycle, the program solicits proposals from nonprofit organizations whose work directly benefits residents of Bainbridge Island. Organizations must have a minimum of two years of continuous operation and must either possess 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or be fiscally sponsored by a qualified organization that agrees to enter into a funding agreement with the city. Services must be scheduled for calendar years 2025 and 2026. Any funding request for prior or post-cycle years is ineligible. The city maintains a strong vision of supporting an inclusive, respectful community where diversity in income, background, and health status is valued. The human services infrastructure benefits from coordination among service providers and taxing districts to optimize delivery and reach. Funded organizations are required to adhere to reporting and reimbursement protocols. This includes submitting invoices using the city-provided templates, as well as quarterly, annual, and final progress reports. These submissions help ensure that funded services remain aligned with community needs and expectations. The city provides a reporting orientation and access to templates and tools for reimbursement and tracking purposes. Although applications are not currently being accepted, the next opportunity to apply will begin in Summer 2026 for the 2027–2028 funding cycle. Organizations interested in future opportunities are encouraged to check the city’s website at that time for updated application materials and timelines. Award decisions for the 2025–2026 cycle were approved in November 2024, with grants awarded to organizations such as the Bainbridge Boys and Girls Club and the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center. These decisions reflect the city’s ongoing commitment to supporting diverse human services on the island.

Use city templates and attend kickoff meetings for compliance.