Classroom Grant Applications are now open!
Link to application: https://forms.gle/Lg2ZqF66CbtTAjui6
Please view the FAQ below to see the questions and prep materials for applying.
Deadline to apply: December 5, 2024
Since 1986 the Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) has provided teachers and staff members of the Snohomish School District funds in the form of grants for materials and experiences as a part of our mission to “elevate opportunities and possibilities for Snohomish School District students.”
We invite you to apply for a grant for the 2024-25 school year in order to support the students in your classroom(s). NEW this year, the application is divided into 3 categories: Classroom, Experiential, and Innovative.
- Traditional Classroom Grants – These are grants requests that may include instructional materials, non-teaching materials, and teacher/school support.
- Experiential Grants – These are grants that may include field trips, guest speakers/presenters, CTE Clubs, presentations or other interactive engagements and programs.
- Innovative Grants – These grant requests may include creative programs, pilots and initiatives that excite students in and out of the classrooms and may be new or have potential for collaboration district-wide. For programs or projects that may be of a bigger scope that may involve more than one classroom or the entire school. These grants could require more money than the normal classroom grant requests.
Criteria for ALL grants regardless of the category of application:
- Grants are funded based on the amount of money available.
- Grants will not be given for teacher education or payment for substitute teachers.
- Each applicant is limited to one individual grant request per year. Group request will be considered additionally.
- All grants must be reviewed with the principal or building administrator and have their approval prior to submitting the application.
Please contact office@snoed.org with questions.
Who is Eligible for Grant Funds?
- Any staff member or employee of the Snohomish School District may apply for a Grant. Grants must be approved by a principal or building administrator.
What does the SEF Grant fund?
- Materials or equipment that support or enhance existing curriculum
- Materials that support student learning and emotional health
- Materials or equipment that extends student learning
- Experiences and/or materials that enhance existing curriculum, which can include field trips
SEF does not fund the following:
- National certification for teachers and other professional development
- Substitute teacher funding
- Equipment that meets basic district obligations around health and safety or capital improvements
- Materials that replace core curriculum
- Subscriptions that are not approved by the district
How to apply:
- Please complete and submit the Grant application ONLINE at: https://forms.gle/Lg2ZqF66CbtTAjui6
- You may review the grant application questions and materials needed in advance in the documents below. Please note, each grant category has different questions / needs. Some require more detail as they are meant for larger scope projects. These are meant to be useful for your review and preparation, but please submit your application online at the link above.
- Here are all of the application questions (note that you will only answer the questions for the category you are applying for)
- Here are the Classroom Grant application questions
- Here are the Experiential Grant application questions
- Here are the Innovative Grant application questions
- Review your grant application with your principal or administrator and ensure they approve your request prior to submitting your grant. Principals will receive a list of the grants requested from their building.
- Grant applications are due Dec. 5, 2024
2023-24 Timeline:
- October 1, 2024 — Grant application opens
- December 5, 2024 — Grant application deadline
- Early December 2024 — Principals will receive copies of grants submitted from each school and SEF Grant Committee reviews applications
- January 2025 — Grant recipients are announced and award payments are made before the end of the first semester
- May / June 2025 — Grant recipients complete post-grant survey and share impact back with SEF
Grant Recipient Follow Up:
Once the grant funds have been dispersed and used, the Foundation would like feedback about the how the materials or resources benefited your students. Photographs, responses from students, videos and teacher comments are some of the ways you can share how the funds were used. SEF will send a survey toward the end of the academic year to gather this information from you and to get your feedback.
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