Spokane Public Schools Foundation

200 N Bernard St
Spokane, WA 99201-0282
ph: 509.354.5932
fax: 509.354.5994

Grants

Grants

The Spokane Public Schools Foundation offers three grant programs designed in conjunction with Spokane Public Schools to address specific needs.  Examples of funding opportunities under each type of program are described below.

 

1. Enhancement of Student Achievement and Success.
Not all students can afford the courses, supplies, and testing that is important for academic success. The goal of this program is to provide the opportunity for high school students with limited financial resources to enroll in any academic class offered by their high school, especially those associated with graduation requirements, preparation for college or college admission. Examples may include: summer school scholarships, AP tests, SAT tests, ACT tests, school supplies, and AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination).

2. Enrichment of Classroom Environment and Learning Experiences.
Currently, not all teachers have the budgets to pursue innovative teaching techniques, curricula or activities that enhance the current program. The purpose of the Classroom/School Enrichment Grants is to support innovative educational projects that enhance student learning in a classroom, grade level or school project in an original or innovative way and that actively engage students in an enriching learning experience. Examples may include: classroom enrichment materials (grade schools), math/science clubs, creative teaching projects, "out of school time" grants, and IDEA grants.

3. Support Programs With Community-Wide Impact.

Whereas the first two types of grant programs are intended to benefit individual students or classrooms, this category encompasses programs with a broad or community-wide impact. Examples may include: spring band/orchestra arena concert, elementary cross-country programs, and miscellaneous community/school interface programs.

 

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To Apply for Grants

 

Who May Apply? 

  • Spokane Public Schools administrators, principals and teachers
  • A staff member, student or parent sponsored by certificated staff may also apply.
  • Applicants may apply individually or as team members.
  • No applicant may submit more than one grant application per cycle.

When To Submit A Grant Application

  • Applications that will be accepted for the 2010-2011 school year will be from January 4 - March 31st, 2010.

How Does One Submit A Grant Application?

Grants Awarded for the 2009-2010 School Year

  • Roosevelt School, Family/School Reading Partners
  • Bancroft School, Family Connections Library
  • Sheridan Elementary School, Using Therapy Dogs to Enhance the School Setting
  • Grant Elementary School, P.A.W.S. Club
  • Adams Elementary, Book Buddies
  • Libby Center, Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Alternative Energy

Grants Awarded for the 2008-2009 School Year

  • Grant Elementary School-"Grant Drummers and Dancers"-funding applied toward the purchase of a "Drumming kit".

  • North Central High School- funding applied toward the support of their "Advanced Placement Program".

  • Grant Elementary School-"Family Read Project"-funding applied toward the purchase of trade books and book transport cases. 

The Foundation Board is pleased to announce that in 2009 it will play a major underwriting role in the Band and Strings concert to be held in May of this year.  For over 60 years, this capstone event has evolved into a program where over 2,200 5th and 6th grade musicians participate.

Examples Of Non-fundable Requests

  • Lack of a definite project
  • Lack of a detailed budget
  • Lack of supporting documents
  • The application was submitted for basic supplies
  • The application was submitted after completion of project or the purchase of materials
  • The project was for software or hardware not supported by Spokane Public Schools
  • The project is outside the required timeline
  • Lack of objective criteria for evaluation purposes.

 

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200 N Bernard St
Spokane, WA 99201-0282
ph: 509.354.5932
fax: 509.354.5994