Current & Upcoming Projects
South Whidbey Parks & Recreation - Pickleball Courts
The South Whidbey Project is excited to provide funding to South Whidbey Parks & Recreation for the new outdoor pickleball courts. With the parking lots currently being used at the sports complex off of Langley Rd, the highly anticipated project will provide dedicated space for the sport. Six new outdoor courts + three ADA parking spots, alongside equipment and supples, will be included in the project.
Grant Amount: $8,600
2025 SWHS Impact Scholarship
The South Whidbey Project is honored to continue its commitment to local students with a $10,000 scholarship to a deserving member of the class of 2025.
This year, we shifted our approach: instead of an application process, we asked school administrators to identify one student for whom this award would have the greatest impact. Their thoughtful selection allowed us to directly support a student who needed it most, and we were proud to present the scholarship in person on scholarship night.
We remain deeply invested in the future of South Whidbey and are grateful for the opportunity to help lift up the next generation.
Grant Amount: $10,000
Whidbey Children’s Theater - Black Box Restoration Project
The South Whidbey Project is honored to support the restoration of the black box theater at Whidbey Island Children’s Theater. This space has long been a creative home for young performers, and with these improvements, it will continue to inspire imagination, confidence, and community for years to come. We’re thrilled to help bring new life to a place where stories—and young artists—take center stage.
Grant Amount: $9,100
South Whidbey Fire & EMS - Local Outreach Funding
The South Whidbey Project is pleased to provide program funding to South Whidbey Fire/EMS to support the distribution of free smoke detectors and car seats. This initiative helps protect our most vulnerable neighbors and reinforces our commitment to community safety.
Grant Amount: $1,950
South Whidbey Parks & Recreation - Basketball Court
The South Whidbey Project is proud to provide program funding to South Whidbey Parks & Recreation, beginning with much-needed upgrades to the basketball court. With additional projects underway, we’re committed to helping enhance public spaces that bring our community together.
Grant Amount: $3,800
2025 Whidbey Island's Learning Center for Languages, Arts and STEM
The South Whidbey Project is excited to continue our partnership with the Whidbey Island Language Art & STEM Center (WILASC) in 2025. This year’s funding will once again provide scholarships for students to attend STEM-focused summer camps, along with essential classroom supplies to support hands-on learning.
We’re committed to helping expand access to creative and educational programs on Whidbey Island, and proud to support WILASC’s mission to inspire curiosity, confidence, and opportunity through after-school and summer learning.
Grant Amount: $6,000
Phase 2 - Langley Community Center Field
The South Whidbey Project is excited to continue supporting the restoration of the Community Center field, a vital community space that’s already seen great progress.
With Phase 1 complete—bringing a working irrigation system, new fencing, and significant regrowth—Phase 2 will build on that foundation. This next phase includes bringing in large amounts of topsoil to level the playing surface, reseeding bare patches, and expanding irrigation to support healthy, durable turf.
With the field closed for most of the summer, the timing is ideal to let the grass recover and strengthen ahead of the fall. We're proud to play a role in restoring this field for everyone to enjoy.
Grant Amount: $5,000
Past Projects
2024 Whidbey Island's Learning Center for Languages, Arts and STEM
The South Whidbey Project is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Whidbey Island Language Art & STEM Center (WILASC). Our recent grant will help enhance WILASC's STEM summer camps by providing essential classroom supplies and scholarships, ensuring all interested students can participate.
We believe in WILASC's mission to diversify educational opportunities on the island and are proud to support their after-school programs and camps.
Grant Amount: $4,728
Langley Community Center Field
The South Whidbey Project is pleased to share exciting updates on the Community Center field restoration, a project we're proud to help fund.
With Brian McCleary leading the charge, and our foundation's support, the irrigation system is nearly fully operational, ensuring the field's long-term health. A new fence has been installed on the east side, enhancing safety for all users. Additionally, thanks to Parks and Rec and funding from the local soccer club, significant improvements are already visible.
We're committed to restoring this field to its former glory, with completion made in the Fall of 2024.
Grant Amount: $4,500
2024 South Whidbey Community Scholarships
The South Whidbey Project is proud to support the next generation of leaders by donating $10,000 in scholarships to three outstanding students from the class of 2024. These scholarships are a testament to our commitment to empowering the youth in our community. We congratulate the recipients and wish them great success in their educational and career endeavors.
Grant Amount: $10,000