Community Foundation Competitive Grants

The Community Foundation offers two competitive grant rounds each year that are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units serving the greater Mason County area.

In 2021, the Community Foundation began a strategic planning process to guide where we could have the greatest impact with our investments in grant dollars, community engagement, and advocacy. The process involved surveying our stakeholders, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, donors, trustees, Youth Advisory Council, volunteers, and staff to determine the areas of focus. The Foundation launched a new plan based on this feedback in 2022, and in 2025, the Board reaffirmed that vision through a strategic update.

Be sure to review our grant priorities and guidelines.  

New in 2026: The Boon House Legacy Fund Grant opportunity is available for nonprofits seeking support for projects that address prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance abuse and substance use disorders. Nonprofits interested will complete the same application and choose “The Boon House Legacy Fund Grant” option in the strategic goal section of the application.

Applications are submitted through our online application system, GLM.  You can access the Grant Application Overview here.  NOTE:  You will need to create a new account when logging in to complete your first application on the new system.

Application Deadlines
Spring Grant Applications due: February 19, 2026 
Fall Grant Applications due: September 24, 2026