From Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) conducts a competitive grant process, distributing approximately $100,000 annually to programs serving our island community.
This year OICF will host an open community meeting to preview the 2013 grants process on Thursday January 24 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. This is a great opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about the process, review the findings of OICF’s community needs survey, and discuss ideas for possible funding. This year, OICF will prioritize grants addressing three primary concerns that ran across all sectors of our needs assessment:
- Increasing coordination and cooperation of programs and services
- Providing education & training for both staff and community to increase capacity
- Developing pathways of communication to enhance outreach and support
Donors are also invited to attend this workshop to learn more about participating as a Partner in Philanthropy. For more information, please contact Kate Long at the OICF office, 376-6423, or kate@oicf.us.
