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. Be sure to review our grant priorities and guidelines. Applications are submitted through our online application system, Submittable. You can access the application here. View a complete list of 2021 grant awards here.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2022 Grant Applications due: February 24, 2022
Fall 2022 Grant Applications due: September 22, 2022
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Competitive Grants
The Youth Advisory Council funds programs that seek to meet the needs of Mason County youth in the following priority areas: college and career readiness, mental health and stress management, and strengthening relationships in schools. All 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, agencies and governmental units serving youth in Mason County are eligible to apply. Applications are submitted through our online application system, Submittable. You can access the application when it opens in early 2022.
YAC Spring 2022 Grant Application due: April 6, 2022
Youth Advisory Council Teacher Mini-Grants
Public and private school teachers and counselors in Mason County are eligible to apply. You may only submit one application, and grants are limited to one per classroom and one per teacher per school year. Grants may be up to $500 for specific projects or programs, including program enhancement that meets curriculum guidelines, expanding an already existing unit, student awards, special events, professional development, artists in residence, or parent involvement programs. Grants are not awarded for basic supplies. You can access the application when the window opens in summer of 2022.
Teacher Mini-Grant Applications due: October 7, 2022
Resources
For more information about Community Foundation grants, contact:
Andrea Large, 231.845.0326
Janielle Mair, 231.332.4116
Jocelyn Hines, 231.332.4118
Grant Application Overview
Submittable Detailed Instructions – Mason
Grant Application Guide (Sample Answers)
Grantee Media Kit