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City Funded Human Services
News and Alerts
There are no news and alerts for the Task Force at this time. The next call for people to serve on the Task Force will be in 2026 for the 2027-2028 funding cycle.
Funding Purpose
On an annual basis, the City of Bainbridge Island provides significant financial support to local nonprofit organizations to support human services programs in the community.
The city uses a two-year funding cycle to solicit proposals from local non-profits seeking City funding for human services activities that serve the residents of Bainbridge Island.
Members of the Human Services Funding Advisory Task Force review funding proposals and develop a recommendation. This recommendation is submitted to the City Council for consideration and approval.
For more information on the Human Services Funding Advisory Task Force, please visit their webpage.
Funded Organizations
On January 23, the city held a meeting on reporting and reimbursement requirements. Click here Funded Organizations to view the video and PowerPoint.
Reimbursement Reporting
Sample Invoice - Use this to help you understand an acceptable invoice submittal
Invoice Template - Use this as the cover sheet when submitting invoices
Receipt Template - Use this as the second page of your reimbursement invoice to calculate the totals of each budgeted category
Progress Reporting Links
Human Services Quarterly Progress Report - You must submit these reports quarterly to show your progress.
Human Services Annual Report - You must submit this report at the end of your first year of the two-year funding cycle
Human Services Final Report - You must submit this report at the end of your funding period
Community Needs Assessment
In 2016, the City commissioned a community needs assessment to inform the City’s funding for human services (PDF) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab).
Human Services Vision
Bainbridge Island continues to support a variety of human service agencies, each with a distinct mission, responding to the basic needs of our diverse population. Cooperation and coordination among human services providers, including the taxing districts, has strengthened the delivery system and improved services.
Bainbridge Island remains a caring community that treats those in need with dignity and respect and has the means to maintain the well-being of all its members. No one is excluded and everyone has opportunities to contribute. Diversity (of income and other resources, of origin and life experience, of age and state of health) is a valued community characteristic. Neighborhood networks, providing help in ordinary and emergency circumstances, add specific value to a generally shared sense of place and sense of community; friendliness is the foundation for human services.
Check back in Summer 2026 when the funding cycle begins for key dates!
Who is Eligible
Organizations with:
- Tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code status. Alternatively, entities without tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status may apply under the fiscal sponsorship of another organization with the required status. The fiscal sponsor provides fiduciary oversight of the project and must agree to enter into the funding contract with the City.
- The majority of their services provided on Bainbridge Island or for its residents for the provision of health, housing and/or human services on Bainbridge Island.
- Proposals are to be for services provided during calendar year 2025 and 2026; funding requests for goods or services to be provided in 2024 or beyond calendar year 2026 will not be considered.
- A minimum two-year history of continuous operation.
Check back in Summer 2026 for application updates!
Previously Funded Organizations
At their November 12, 2024 business meeting, the City Council approved the Human Services Funding Advisory Task Force's 2025-2026 funding recommendations as shown below:
| 2025-26 Human Services Funding Cycle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | Project | Amount Requested | Amount Funded |
| Bainbridge Boys and Girls Club | General Operating | $ 75,000 | $ 10,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers | General Operating | $ 60,000 | $ - |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | General Operating | $ 100,000 | $ 95,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation (Stephen's House) | General Operating | $ 37,400 | $ 37,400 |
| Bainbridge Prepares | General Operating | $ 160,000 | $ 62,100 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | General Operating | $ 120,000 | $ 114,000 |
| First Years Children's Center | General Operating | $ 28,000 | $ 28,000 |
| Helpline House | Project Support - food bank | $ 110,000 | $ 104,500 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge | Project Support - home repairs | $ 90,000 | $ 85,500 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | General Operating | $ 90,000 | $ 85,500 |
| Kitsap Homes of Compassion | Project Support - BI Home | $ 105,000 | $ - |
| Peaceful Morning Farm | General Operating | $ 51,000 | $ - |
| Peacock Family Services | Project Support - Affordable Childcare | $ 40,000 | $ 38,000 |
| Up from Slavery Initiative | Project Support - Wellness | $ 120,000 | $ - |
| Total | $ 1,186,000 | $ 660,000 | |
2023-24 Human Services Funding Cycle
At their December 13, 2022 business meeting, the City Council approved the Human Services Funding Advisory Task Force's 2023-2024 human services funding recommendations as shown below:
| Organization | 2023 Award | 2024 Award | Total Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arms Around Bainbridge | 6,500 | 6,500 | 13,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club | 31,000 | 31,000 | 62,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | 45,500 | 45,500 | 91,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation | 15,500 | 15,500 | 31,000 |
| Bainbridge Prepares | 12,500 | 12,500 | 25,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | 53,000 | 53,000 | 106,000 |
| First Years Children's Center | 12,500 | 12,500 | 25,000 |
| Helpline House | 30,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Homeownership Program) | 40,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Independent Living Program) | 35,000 | 35,000 | 70,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | 30,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 |
| Kitsap Legal Services | 8,500 | 8,500 | 17,000 |
| Peacock Family Services | 12,500 | 12,500 | 25,000 |
Total | 330,000 | 330,000 | 660,000 |
2022 Funding Cycle
| Organization / Contract | 2022 Award |
|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Boys and Girls Club | 35,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers | 10,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | 45,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation | 15,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | 51,250 |
| Helpline House | 25,500 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Homeownership Program) | 13,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Independent Living Program) | 40,000 |
| Island Time Activities (dba Visualize Kitsap) | 10,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | 25,000 |
| Kitsap Community Resources | 22.500 |
| Peacock Family Services | 12,500 |
| YWCA of Kitsap County | 20,000 |
Total | 324,750 |
2021 Funding Cycle
| Organization / Contract | 2021 Award |
|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Boys and Girls Club | 35,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers | 10,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | 45,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation | 15,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | 51,250 |
| Helpline House | 25,500 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Homeownership Program) | 13,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Independent Living Program) | 40,000 |
| Island Time Activities | 10,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | 25,000 |
| Kitsap Community Resources | 22,500 |
| Peacock Family Services | 12,500 |
| YWCA Kitsap County | 20,000 |
| Total | $324,750 |
2019 to 2020 Funding Cycle
In late 2018, the City of Bainbridge Island issued a Request for Proposals for Human Services Funding. The then Human Services Funding Advisory Committee (now Task Force) developed a funding recommendation for activities in both 2019 and 2020 which the City Council approved on November 28, 2018.
Compilation of 2019 Human Services Annual Reports
Compilation of 2020 Human Services Annual Reports
| Organization/ Contract | 2019 Award | 2020 Award |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Boys and Girls Club (General Operating Support) | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers (General Operating Support) | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center (General Operating Support) | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center (Bainbridge Resource Network Project) | $ 0 | $ 10,500 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation (General Operating Support) | 14,000 | 16,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services (General Operating Support) | 51,250 | 51,250 |
| Helpline House (Community Mental Health Program) | 23,000 | 28,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Homeownership Program) | 12,000 | 14,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Independent Living Program) | 36,000 | 44,000 |
| Island Time Activities (General Operating Support) | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers (General Operating Support) | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| Kitsap Community Resources (General Operating Support) | 21,000 | 24,000 |
| Peacock Family Services (Tuition Assistance Program) | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| YWCA of Kitsap County (Domestic Violence Support Services) | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Total | 314,750 | 345,250 |
2017 to 2018 Funding Cycle
In late 2016, the City of Bainbridge Island issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2017-18 Human Services Funding (PDF). The Human Services Funding Advisory Committee developed a funding recommendation (PDF) which the City Council approved on December 13, 2016.
The City also developed a report to capture feedback on the 2017-18 award process (PDF).
These reports listed below present outcomes and status for each of the two-year funding cycles. A summary of 2017 key results is also available here.
Organization/ Proposal | 2017 Award | 2018 Award |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers - Support Services | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | 19,500 | 19,500 |
| Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation | 13,500 | 14,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island | 36,500 | 36,500 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | 51,500 | 53,500 |
| Helpline | 21,500 | 22,500 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Home Finding) | 14,500 | 15,500 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge (Independent Living) | 49,500 | 53,500 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | 25,500 | 25,500 |
| Kitsap Community Resources | 31,500 | 32,500 |
| Smile Partners | 10,500 | 11,500 |
| YWCA Kitsap County | 28,500 | 28,500 |
| Total Requested | $324,500 | $335,500 |