EDASC – 2025 Grant Recipient

As a non-profit organization, NWBDA is able to provide grants on an annual basis to other organizations or programs providing economic or community development in the areas that NWBDA serves. This year, NWBDA was able to give away a grand total of $134,500 to organizations devoted to making an impact.

The Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC) is the county’s lead organization for advancing economic growth, resilience, and prosperity.

Programming centers on business attraction, retention, and expansion; paired with strategic capacity-building efforts that foster a vibrant and equitable economy.

This work is grounded in a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all residents, especially those historically excluded from economic opportunity, can thrive and build intergenerational wealth.

Grant Funds

Grant funds will go toward programming that targets underserved populations – including veterans, women, minorities, youth, individuals with disabilities, and underserved areas, among others – for entrepreneurial training and workforce development initiatives.

The NWBDA’s investment in EDASC’s vision underscores the shared mission of both organizations to drive economic development that is inclusive and equitable. This grant will enable EDASC to continue innovating and responding to the evolving needs of Skagit County’s economy, supporting entrepreneurs, and meeting workforce demands.

John Sternlicht, CEO of EDASC, expressed gratitude for the grant, stating: “EDASC is grateful to NWBDA for its support and partnership, Our missions are very similar in supporting our community of small businesses, and NWBDA helps us provide programs that serve that community.”

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Giving Back

​NWBDA is grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community and make a positive impact on the world around us. We are incredibly thankful to our lenders and borrowers; their continued support enables us to help others.

NWBDA is honored to support these exceptional organizations working to transform their communities and create a better world for all. We encourage everyone to visit these inspiring places and make a positive impact of your own.

“Small things done with great love will change the world.”

— Mother Teresa —