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Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants | The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Grants Scholarships Connect Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants Thank you to everyone who applied for Project Connect Grants in 2025! Check out the grants announcement here. 2026 Grant timeline will be announced by Spring 2026.
The Community Foundation promotes generosity and advances well-being in the South Puget Sound by stewarding long-term charitable resources that support the evolving needs and opportunities of our communities.
We believe that inclusive, engaged communities—where people come together to address local challenges, welcome each other's differences, and collaborate—are essential to creating strong and healthy communities where everyone has access to opportunities to thrive. Launched in 2025, Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants program was designed to support this vision.
With this funding, we aim to support efforts to bring people together in new and meaningful ways—especially those who might not normally interact—to strengthen civic life, connection, and belonging. Across the country and in our own communities, many people feel isolated, divided, and disconnected.
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared social disconnection a public health crisis, linking it to poor health outcomes, declining trust, and weakening democracy. He said, "At a time when so many people are feeling divided and despondent, our work to build community, could be one of the most important things we do to strengthen our nation.
” Drawing on national research and what we're seeing locally we know that: Most people want to connect with others in their communities and work toward something meaningful together When people are involved locally, they feel more hopeful and invested in their communities Opportunities to come together—across neighborhoods, cultures, and perspectives—can build trust and collaboration We believe these local efforts to build relationships, create shared experiences, and solve problems together are the foundation of a stronger civic culture and a healthier community Funding Priorities & Goals Funding is available for projects in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties that help strengthen civic life, connection, and belonging.
We’re looking to support new efforts that bring people together—especially those who might not normally interact—help neighbors get to know each other and create opportunities to work on something meaningful.
To accomplish this goal, the grant will support projects that focus on one or more of the following: Bring people together across differences to build understanding and connection Create new opportunities for civic participation and locally driven solutions Celebrate and strengthen a sense of community and shared purpose Successful initiatives will result in greater connections and better relationships across our community, making it a healthier, more connected place for everyone.
Examples of potential projects include Efforts to improve or activate shared public spaces—such as community clean-ups, small upgrades, or events that utilize community space and make them more welcoming Collaborative public art, murals, or performances that represent diverse community voices Dialogues or workshops that bring together people from different perspectives—across age, faith, or lived experience—to build understanding around a shared issue Youth-led civic or service projects focused on local challenges Community storytelling circles or oral history projects that connect people across generations, cultures, or backgrounds In 2025, grant amounts ranged from from $1,000 – $3,000 per project Eligible applicants include organizations with a valid IRS determination letter confirming their 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal agencies, public institutions, religious organizations, and projects with an approved fiscal sponsor.
Individuals with project ideas may also be eligible by partnering with one of these entities to carry out a project under the organization’s umbrella. 2026 Grants timeline and guidelines will be announced by Spring 2026. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is happy to assist with general questions regarding Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants during regular business hours by phone at 360.
705. 3340 . You may also reach out directly to Heidi Oehler, Engagement & Initiatives Officer , with specific questions about this grant program.
She can be reached by email at heidi@thecommunityfoundation. com . Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants Project Connect: Civic Life & Belonging Grants Want to learn more about grants and scholarships from the Community Foundation?
Get in touch with our staff today Friends Of the Foundation Fund Advisor Portal Login info@thecommunityfoundation. com 212 Union Ave SE, Suite 102 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Closed On Weekends & Federal Holidays
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Community-based projects in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties, Washington. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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