The Orcas Island Community Foundation is requesting proposals for the 2023 Spring GiveOrcas Campaign.

OICF’s bi-annual GiveOrcas Campaigns are a way to build awareness of local nonprofits and raise funds to support the programs that make Orcas a stronger and more resilient community.

The success of the campaign is achieved by a collaborative relationship between OICF, the island nonprofits, and most importantly, the community that rallies to support the campaign and the programs featured in it. GiveOrcas is a true community-wide effort.

Proposals will be prioritized based on the following:

• Does the proposal address a specific need?

• What is the likelihood for success of the proposal?

• Is this need/request unique to Orcas?

• Does the proposal serve a large number of islanders?

Grant requests are limited to a maximum of $25,000 during the Spring Campaign.

To apply, you must be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) organization, government agency, school district, public service organization (such as the library), or have a fiscal sponsorship agreement with an organization.

Please go here to download the necessary documents and instructions: https://oicf.us/nonprofits/giveorcas/for-grant-applicants/

All required documents need to be completed and submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Email Ed Andrews at ed@oicf.us or call 360-376-6423 if you have questions. We encourage you to reach out earlier rather than later.