Request A Grant

Island Thrift primarily awards grants for specific projects, events, and new programs on Whidbey Island that support seniors, youth, and quality of life – with a special focus on the communities served by our thrift store.

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis without deadline. Funding decisions are driven by such factors as the number of people to be served, the needs and abilities of an organization, and the potential for funding from other sources.

Grants for general operating support (such as those for salaries and overhead) are typically limited. Grants that are to be regifted to other groups or individuals are also typically limited. To ensure equitable opportunity for funding, we commonly suggest an organization only submit one grant application per year.

For any questions or assistance regarding eligibility, grants, applications, or funding decisions please contact the Island Thrift Grants Committee.

Use the grant application that corresponds to the total amount of your funding request. Draft grants can be saved in your account account for up to six months. To allow enough time for a funding decision and post-award coordination, please submit your request 60-90 days before the grant is needed. Please use your organization’s mailing address so that we may reach you by US Mail. A complete application is required for grants to be considered.

Once submitted, organizations may be contacted to provide more information, or in some cases to give a brief presentation of the grant proposal to the board of directors. Funding announcements are made by US Mail typically within 60 to 90 days from the time of application submission.

For questions regarding Island Thrift grants, please contact the Grants Committee.