Education First Grants

2024-2025 Recipients

We’re honored, through our Education First Grant program, to support local groups advancing education in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. In total, the program will award $125,000. Grantees are selected though a panel review process that considers many factors, especially the positive impact to our community.

2024 Grantee

BAAY

A nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to including all students, regardless of ability to pay, offering quality instruction in theater, choir, dance, music, and visual arts for local youth.

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2024 Grantee

Skagit Preschool and Resource Center

A nonprofit providing comprehensive education, early intervention support, and therapy services for children from birth through age five experiencing developmental delays.

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2024 Grantee

Whatcom Literacy Council

A nonprofit offering free literacy services to adult learners, helping them become employable, self-sufficient, and eligible for college as a pathway out of poverty.

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2024 Grantee

Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County - Startup School

Startup School is a no-cost program designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners learn the fundamentals of starting and running a business. It also provides one-on-one assistance, which is essential for the success of any business.

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Interested in Applying?

Download the RFP and submit the letter of intent form below by February 28.

 

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