GRANT AWARDS
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2020 Grants
In 2020, grants totaling $95,324 were awarded to the organizations listed below:
1. Boy Scout Troop 1496: Boat trailer & canoes
2. Kidz Helping Kidzz: Toys for hospitalized children
3. American Legion: New roof for meeting facility.
4. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Assisted listening device for auditorium
5. Bainbridge Wrestling Booster Club: New wrestling mat
6. Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Video equipment, digital tablets and software
7. Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: On-site vegetable garden
8. Kids in Concert: Instrument cases
9. Housing Resources Bainbridge: Computers and updated phone system
10. Kids Discovery Museum: Art room and office cabinetry for storage
11. Kitsap Humane Society: New dog housing units
12. Eastside Baby Corner: Car seats
13. Eagle Harbor High School PTSO: Eight new power microscopes
14. Islandwood: Irrigation system for garden classroom
15. Kitsap Immigration Assistance Center: Sound proofing panels, three scanners, three monitors and one Smart TV
16. Kitsap Legal Services: Outside signage
17. BI Land Trust: Tires for a maintenance truck
18. Bainbridge Youth Services: Signage, sound management system and gates.
19. Special Needs Foundation: Computer table, chairs, sensory and calming devices
20. Bainbridge Island Grange: Replacement of septic system
21. Bainbridge Island School District: Commercial lawnmower
2019 Grants
- Arts and Humanities Bainbridge: Computer & Currents Online support
- Bainbridge Chorale: Purchase vocal score of Brahms German Requiem
- Bainbridge Community Tennis Association: Benches for BHS tennis courts
- Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers: Covered play area for school-aged programs
- Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Utility trailer with magnetic locator and power equipment
- Bainbridge Island Little League: Path and landscaping around monument and batting cage
- Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District: Gymnastics pommel horse & parallel bar mounting system
- Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District: RS Tera-like sailboats for Outdoor program
- Bainbridge Island Rowing: MAAS double skilling shell
- Bainbridge Island School District 303: New tables & chairs for Library for Woodward
- Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: Bus wheelchair ramp and safety improvements
- Bainbridge Performing Arts: New lighting control system (challenge grant)
- Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Custom-made marimba for Sakai band
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Chrome books, monitor, printer
- Battle Point Astronomical Association: Childhood robotics and computer science curriculum
- Bloedel Reserve: 20,000-gallon water storage tank
- Boy Scout Troop 1565: New fiberglass canoes
- Boys and Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Prep sinks for kitchen upgrade
- Friends of the Farms: Computer, software and printer
- Friends of Fort Ward: Banquet tables and chairs
- Helpline House: ADA building access ramp
- Housing Resources Board: iPad, moisture meter, infrared thermometer, borescope inspection cam, thermo-hygrometers
- Island Time Activities: Computers, software, printer, locking file cabinet & desk chair
- Kids Discovery Museum: Desks, computer, camera and office improvements
- Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: Desks, computer, camera and office improvements
- Odyssey Parent Teacher Organization: Reading spaces furniture & reading loft materials
- PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap: Remodeling of Pleasant Beach adoption center
2018 GRANTS
- Arts & Humanities Bainbridge: Office computer and printer
- Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Mobile, rolling art panels
- Bainbridge Cheer Team Boosters: Tumbling mats and rolling cart
- Bainbridge Chorale: Performance attire and music binders
- Bainbridge High School Instrumental: Band equipment: keyboard, speakers
- Music Boosters: W/cart, percussion field rack, mixer cart
- Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce: Telephone and communication platform equipment
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: New Computers and software for technology update
- Bainbridge Island Land Trust: GPS/GIS technology modernization
- Bainbridge Island Masonic Center: Emergency shelter equipment - 2 defibrillators and "push Button" doors
- Bainbridge Island Metro Parks District: Aquatic Center pace clock upgrade
- Bainbridge Island Metro Parks District: Technology package for three locations
- Bainbridge Island Metro Parks District: Teen Program facility equipment: table tennis, air hockey table, and furniture
- Bainbridge Island Metro Parks District: Multisport adventure trailer
- Bainbridge Island School District 303: Auto floor-cleaning Scrubber
- Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: Visual presentation equipment: projector, long lens, screen, blackout blinds
- Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Various equipment: game caps, balls, ball bin, weight belts
- Bainbridge Performing Arts: Building Exterior Repainting
- Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Water distiller for science laboratory
- Bainbridge Special Needs Foundation: Furniture, games and manipulative, computers
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Acer Flagship Chrome books
- Bloedel Reserve: Truck with windshield and canopy
- Boy Scout Troop 1496: Utility trailer
- Boys and Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Soundproofing at the Bainbridge Island club
- Empact Northwest: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) and weatherproofed tablet
- Friends of the Farms: Restoration of Picker Cabin at Historic Suyematsu Farmstead
- Helpline House: Information Technology and Business Process Improvements
- Housing Resources Bainbridge: Updated computers for staff
- Kids Discovery Museum: Technology and safety upgrades
- Kids in Concert: New and used instruments
- Kitsap Humane Society: Surgical Area Lighting
- Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: TV, Blu-ray DVD player, folding chairs, desktop scanners, public access computers, printer
- North Kitsap Fishline: Generator for Healthy Foods Market and Comprehensive Services Center
- Olympic College Instrumental Music Program: Tuba
- One Call for All: Computer System upgrades: Laptop, desk, laser printer, and desktop check copier
- PAWS of Bainbridge and North Kitsap: Remodeling Cattery laundry room
- West Sound Technology Association: Computer equipment
2017 GRANTS
- Arts and Humanities Bainbridge: Office computer
- Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Chairs for new BARN facility
- Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Office printer/copier
- Bainbridge Chorale: Reusable concert signage
- Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School: Replace schoolhouse roof (challenge grant)
- Bainbridge Football Boosters: Therapeutic whirlpool for Athletic Training Department
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Large format printer
- Bainbridge Island Park & Recreation District: Self-contained restroom at Gazzam Lake Park
- Bainbridge Island Park & Recreation District: Balance beam for the Gymnastics Program (partial funding)
- Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation: Auger/anchor system to construct boardwalks and bridges on island trails (challenge grant)
- Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers: New uniforms, warm-ups and gear bags
- Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: Household and technology equipment for daily living skills and recreation programs
- Bainbridge Performing Arts: Emergency preparedness equipment
- Bainbridge School Foundation: Equipment for Sakai Intermediate’s daily Student Broadcast Program
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Projector and white board
- Coffee Oasis: Barista equipment for new Kingston location
- EMPACT Northwest: 16 specialty urban rescue backpacks for new volunteer workforce
- Friends of BHS Sailing: One sailboat trailer
- Girl Scouts of Western Washington: Day Camp storage trailer (challenge grant)
- Harrison Medical Center Foundation: Connect EMS, Fire Department and hospitals to one health information exchange
- Horse Harbor Foundation: Replace gutters on arena
- Island Neighbors: iPad and accessories, printer and projector for new office
- IslandWood: One set of trash / recycling / compost bins
- Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater: Spotlights for theater performances
- Kitsap County Coroner: 40 safe sleeping cribs for income-qualified families
- Kitsap Humane Society: Veterinary surgical equipment
- Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: TV, DVD player, canopy and projector for outreach efforts
- Kitsap Regional Library: 5 iPad minis for the B.I Summer Learning Program
- Kitsap Sexual Assault Center: Computer and printer for Bainbridge Island staff
- Marge Williams Center: Solarization and energy efficiency upgrades (challenge grant)
- Montessori Country School: Appliances for new Community Building
- Olympic Performance Group: Used dance floor
- PAWS of Bainbridge and North Kitsap: Disaster preparedness equipment
- West Sound Wildlife Shelter: Enclosure for the education owl exhibit
2016 GRANTS
- Association of Bainbridge Communities: Waterfront trailhead improvements.
- Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Table saw and joining system.
- Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Public address system for the gallery spaces.
- Bainbridge Chorale: Performance dresses, blouses and neckties.
- Bainbridge High School: Chromebooks and a storage cart for Mobile Career Exploration.
- Bainbridge High School: Equipment for a new Student Store.
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Large format flat document and artifact scanning system.
- Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Stewardship truck (partial funding).
- Bainbridge Island Mountain Bike Club: Bike trailer, team race equipment, and support gear.
- Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Shot clocks and controller for new scoreboard.
- Bainbridge Performing Arts: Assisted listening enhancements.
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Donor database software.
- Battle Point Astronomical Association: Educational materials for the BPAstro Kids Program.
- BI Metro Park & Recreation District: Kiln for Eagledale Pottery Studio.
- BI Metro Park & Recreation District: Self-contained restroom.
- BI Senior Community Center: Storage shed for the Thrift Shop.
- BI Special Needs Foundation: Technology and communications upgrades.
- Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Kitchen equipment.
- Friends of BHS Sailing: Sailboat replacement.
- Friends of the Farms: Enhancements for Harvest Fair.
- Helpline House: New food preparation sink and faucet for Food Bank.
- Horse Harbor Foundation: Renovation of existing paddock system.
- Housing Resources Bainbridge: Bicycle parking shelter for Island Home East Apartment Complex.
- Kids Discovery Museum: Solar-powered teaching water table.
- Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater: New microphones for performances.
- Kitsap County Coroner: Safe infant cribs for low-income families.
- Kitsap Humane Society: Pet Adoption Outreach Van (partial funding).
- Marge Williams Center: Conference room technology and furniture upgrade.
- North Kitsap Trails Association: Resting bench between Winslow and High School Road.
- Olympic College Foundation: Field and lab equipment for the Yama Project.
2015 GRANTS
- Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Classroom teaching tools.
- Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School: Replacement of old windows with new energy-efficient windows.
- Bainbridge High School Football Boosters: Athlete safety equipment.
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Computers, monitors. and software.
- Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District: 3-meter diving board ladder at Don Nakata pool and another to add lighting to sign at Rotary Centennial Park.
- Bainbridge Island Rowing: New motor for existing safety launch; anti-exposure suits for each coach.
- Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: iPads and printer.
- Bainbridge Island Swim Club Boosters [Challenge grant]: New scoreboard at Aquatic Center.
- Bainbridge Island Water Polo Club: Equipment.
- Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Robotics program.
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Desktop office computers and tablet.
- Boys and Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: Child-sized furniture (couches; tables; chairs).
- EMPACT Northwest: Safety, communication, and rescue equipment.
- Friends of the Farms: Equipment for Suyematsu Farm Historic Barn Restoration project.
- Housing Resources Board: Expansion of playground at Ferncliff Village.
- Island Time Activities: iPads with special software, printer, and laminator.
- Kitsap Humane Society: New kitten housing units.
- Lynwood Community Market: “Stump hops” for Schel Chelb Park.
- Olympic College Foundation: Field and lab equipment for 3-year archeological Yama Project.
- Olympic Mountain Rescue: 13 new handheld radios for field communication.
- OUT There Adventures: Sea kayak(s) and associated equipment.
- PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap: New washer and dryer for cattery on Bainbridge Island.
- Peacock Family Center: Upgrade for playground equipment.
2014 GRANTS
- KiDiMu: Exhibits to help children learn about public safety and emergency preparedness.
- Lynwood Community Market and Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation: Equipment for new playground at Schel Chelb Park.
- Hope House: Replacement of vinyl kitchen floor.
- West Sound Wildlife Shelter: [Challenge Grant] Funds for rescue vehicle with ambulance package.
- Helpline House: Replacement of outdated computers.
- Bainbridge Chorale: New office printer for printing concert programs, tickets, and general office use.
- Montessori Country School: Replacement of flooring in classrooms at their elementary campus.
- Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School: Replacement of ductless heating system.
- Bainbridge Public Library: Installation of hearing loop system in Community Room to improve listening clarity for individuals with hearing impairments.
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Chairs, bookshelf, wide spectrum lights.
- Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestras: New musician chairs.
- Battle Point Astronomical Association: Solar telescope.
- Bloedel Reserve: [Challenge Grant] New pickup truck.
- Bainbridge Schools Foundation: Funds for robotics for four elementary schools.
- BI Metro Parks & Recreation: Installation of two automatic door openers at aquatic center.
- IslandWood: Beekeeping equipment for Garden Classroom.
- Bainbridge Island Grange: Equipment to improve theater stage.
- Bainbridge High School: Downdraft sanding table for vocational trades program.
- Sustainable Bainbridge: Radio studio production equipment.
- Bainbridge Island Downtown Association: Holiday stars-and-scrolls lights.
- Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Equipment for Education and Schools Programs.
- Bainbridge Performing Arts: New computers.
- Smile Partners: New dental equipment and improvements at Senior Center dental clinic.
- BHS Instrumental Boosters: New drum-line equipment.
- Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District: Building and installing of sign display grid at Rotary Centennial Park.
- Sustainable Bainbridge’s Student Conservation Corps: Tools and canopy to be used during eradication of invasive weeds in our parks.
- Bainbridge Arts and Humanities Council: Projector and sound system (available to loan to other nonprofits).
2013 GRANTS
- Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network: Equipment for new maker space.
- Bainbridge Parks and Recreation: [Challenge Grant] Completion of Hilltop Cabin restoration.
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum: Replacement of carpet in the museum’s library with hardwood flooring.
- Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: Audio-visual equipment.
- Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation: New flooring at Stephens House.
- Bainbridge Roller Hockey League: [Challenge Grant] Permanent fencing system around roller hockey rink at Battle Point Park.
- Bainbridge Youth Services: Office furniture and technology to improve youth access to a BYS counselor.
- Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island: [Challenge Grant] Funds to help purchase 15-passenger mini-bus.
- Friends of Bainbridge High School Sailing: New Flying Junior sailboat.
- Friends of the Farms: New shed and barn upgrades at Johnson Farm and Recreation Area.
- Helpline House: Upgrades to HVAC system.
- Horse Harbor Foundation: Re-surfacing of riding arena and re-graveling of paddocks.
- Island Music Guild: Purchase and installation of electronic security system.
- Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater: Flooring for rehearsal facility.
- Kitsap Humane Society: Spay/neuter surgical instruments.
- PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap: Cat enclosures for new adoption facility at Pleasant Beach Village.