Bainbridge Community Foundation has awarded a record-setting $321,813 to local nonprofits this year through its annual Community Grants program. Officials said it’s a 17 percent jump from last year, which had also set a new record.

According to group officials, 51 grants were awarded in sectors including arts and culture, animal welfare, education, environment, health and human services, and recreation. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with an average award of $6,300 (up from last year’s average of $5,600).

Two nonprofits are reportedly being funded for the first time this year (Assistance Dogs NW and Special Olympics), as the grant program engaged a record number of funding partners and many new donors.

The second annual Shel Klasky Award, a special grant in memory of BCF’s beloved board member, in recognition of applications that are outstanding examples of collaboration and/or innovation was awarded to Island Volunteer Caregivers for their Community Resource Navigator collaborative project with Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center.

A complete list of this year’s awards is at www.bainbridgecf.org.

The grant recipients will be feted at a celebration at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at BPA.