Our 2011 Grant Recipients
Youth Theatre Northwest
Production of Gulliver's Travels
YTN is a safe, nurturing environment where kids of all ages may unleash their creative genius, learn and grow.
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services
Summer Camp Scholarships
MIYFS has had record support requests due to economic conditions. This grant will provide camp scholarships that create employment stability and remain working families for remain afloat.
Mercer Island Arts Council
Mostly Music in the Park
A family tradition on Mercer Island, this concert series provides nine free evening outdoor concerts in July and August at Mercerdale Park.
Mercer Island Summer Celebration
This free, all island family event has been a tradition for 20 years and includes live entertainment, arts, crafts, food booths, car show, parade, children's fun center and boat rides.
Mercer Island Visual Arts League
50th Anniversary Celebration
MIVAL has been devoted to the growth of arts on Mercer Island for 50 years. MICF is funding expenses for summer showings and booklets for their silver celebration.
Mercer Island Farmers Market
Community Connections Program
This grant is designed to help increase attendance by funding music, childrens activities and family friendly events at the popular farmers market.
Mercer Island Parks and Recreation
Adventure Playground and Fun Mobile
This grant will help fund two programs that offer Mercer Island youth different play environments, both important for growth and development.
Seattle Shakespeare /
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Summer Productions in Luther Burbank Park
Sixteen free, summer, outdoor performances reach over 4,000 people annually and draw people to Mercer Island.