The Whatcom Community Foundation aims to support nonprofits, public institutions, and native tribe members in Whatcom County through funding opportunities to help communities flourish. They focus on fostering a cooperative approach to community building, investing in activities that involve community members in problem-solving and planning for the future.
The grant program targets proposals that contribute to the flourishing of Whatcom County communities by engaging in cooperative community building activities. It encourages involvement from community members to ensure successful problem-solving and future planning. The Youth Philanthropy Project, under this program, focuses on educating high school students about local issues and philanthropy, allowing them to lead in grant decisions for environmentally focused organizations, with funding up to $5,000 for such projects. The grant prioritizes programs that engage youth in program design/delivery.