The Community Foundation aims to harness the collective philanthropy of the community to address the most pressing needs today and in the future. Through a competitive grantmaking process, it seeks to understand and respond to the evolving necessities of the community it serves.
The Community Foundation supports grants across a broad spectrum of categories including Animals, Arts & Culture, Community Capacity, Education, Environment, Opportunity & Empowerment, and Health & Wellness. These grants are designed to encourage a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive community by promoting biodiverse ecosystems, appreciation for arts and culture, nonprofit sustainability, educational growth for all ages, environmental stewardship, social empowerment, and comprehensive health and wellness initiatives. The foundation is particularly interested in programs that address the ethical treatment of animals, habitat conservation, community arts education, strategic nonprofit support, early childhood development, outdoor and wildlife conservation, basic human needs, empowerment opportunities, and community-based health initiatives.