Belonging & Connection Fund

A strong community is one where everyone has opportunities to participate, build relationships, and feel that they belong.

The Kirkland Community Foundation supports affinity groups, inclusive programs, and activities that bring people together around shared identities, cultures, experiences, and interests. We are especially committed to creating opportunities for people and communities who have not always felt included or represented.

We also support community events and shared experiences that welcome people in, strengthen relationships, and help residents feel more connected to one another and to the Kirkland community.

By investing in belonging and connection, we help build a more welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant Kirkland where everyone has a place.

 

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Belonging & Connection Work

See how community giving brings Kirkland’s creative spirit to life—through projects that honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future.

Belonging Means Being Able to Show Up as Yourself

Shes, Theys & Gays: Celebrating Joy, Laughter, and Community on the Eastside

Pride Crosswalk

KITE STEM Challenge

Save Our Salmon Mural

Dinner & A Movie

Sand For Kirkland Beaches

Santa’s Mailbox

Kirkland Delivers. Feed Neighbors & Support Businesses

Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter

Native Plants for Green Kirkland Day

Crossing Kirkland

Learning Garden at McAuliffe Park

Kirkland Nourishing Network Extended School Closure Donations

Remote Learning Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Spark Something Good - with the Kirkland Community Foundation

At the Kirkland Community Foundation, we serve as conveners, catalysts, and collaborators - and we know that new ideas need fuel to catch spark. That’s why we’ve created this space to hear from you.

Whether you’re ready to move forward with a community idea that shows the love in Kirkland, are seeking a small Spark Grant to bring something to life, or feel inspired to support a future project - you’re in the right place.

Let us know how you'd like to get involved, and someone from our team will follow up soon. Together, we can spark something good.
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Community Project Letter of Interest

Kirkland Community Foundation has long served as the hub for successful projects inititated by members of our community, including the Save Our Salmon mural and the Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter. Have an idea for a project? Please complete this form as an initial step in the process, and we'll be in touch!

The story behind your idea —

Share what inspired you and what you hope to accomplish. Please include:

  • A description of your project and why it’s important
  • Who will benefit and how it will make a difference
  • Any partners, volunteers, or organizations involved
  • How this project aligns with KCF’s mission and areas of impact
  • Whether there are any time-sensitive elements
  • Let us know what type of support you’re seeking: visibility, fundraising assistance, strategic guidance, or fiscal sponsorship. If requesting fundraising or fiscal sponsorship, please include an estimated budget or cost of the project.

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    Your Giving Interests

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    We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who share a strong commitment to the Kirkland community to join our board of directors. Board members play a vital role in shaping the organization's direction and ensuring its long-term success. Please complete the following form to express your interest in serving on our board. We are dedicated to the commitment that our board should reflect the diversity of our community.

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