Our mini-grant application process is short and sweet!
The Washougal Schools Foundation has two separate grant programs:
Creative Classroom Grants (go to Creative Classroom Grants page).
Mini-Grants
Mini-Grant Program Instructions
Our Mini-Grant Program is designed to get the dollars into the classroom more quickly than what our larger grants provide. The information below will get you started on our easy grant application process.
Classroom Curriculum Grant Objectives:
- Incorporate direct student involvement
- Enhance and expand the educational environment of all schools in the Washougal School District
- Encourage creativity and critical thinking
- Broaden and deepen students' academic experience
Greater emphasis will be placed on the grants that meet one or more of the following funding priorities (listed in order of importance):
- Innovative ideas, which enrich the quality of our students' educational experience
- Provides educational needs for our students that go above and beyond the existing classroom curriculum
- Expands the students' ability to learn
- Maximizes the benefits of expended funds
- Provides a long term benefit to the educational environment and community
Restrictions (non-fundable):
- Teacher salaries, teacher release time, teacher training
- Incentives and rewards
- Food/clothing not related to grant goals
- Travel, bus transportation
- Field Trips
- Advertising
- Equipment purchases ie.. computers, digital cameras, scanners, video recorders.
- Text books ie.. mirror copies for class & home use
- Those items not listed that are deemed inappropriate by the Foundation Allocation Review Committee
Who May Apply
Teachers only...
What to Submit?
A completed copy of the Mini-Grant Application and Statement of Understanding.Where to Submit?
Washougal Schools Foundation, PO Box 591, Washougal, WA 98671 or send it via e-mail.
Submission Deadline
There will be 20 grants up to $200 each awarded for 2009-2010. They are available on a first come first serve basis. Allow 7-10 business days for a decision on funding.