GHCF: Annual Education Grants

GHCF: Annual Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Summary

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation offers Annual Education Grants to support local school districts and colleges in Grays Harbor County. Eligible applicants can request funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, depending on their organizational budget. The program aims to foster quality education and learning opportunities through impactful projects that address student needs. Applications are accepted annually, with preference given to districts that have not received multiple grants in recent years.

Overview

Annual Education Grants The Grays Harbor Community Foundation has committed grant funding to our local school districts and college within Grays Harbor County. Local school districts and college are eligible to apply for Education Grants during the June award cycle. Proposals may include a list of up to three (3) projects/programs, totaling the amount below, which they would like to see funded. Grant Request Range Grant size is dependent on organizational budget size, according to the following table: Annual Organizational BudgetAvailable Request Amount<$5 Million Up to $10,000$5-9 Million Up to $15,000>$9 Million Up to $20,000 Education Grant Details The Education Grants program awards funds annually to schools districts and colleges which reside in Grays Harbor County, typical range of $1,000 to $20,000. One Education Grant cycle occurs annually. GHCF looks for proposals that show: The strength of the applicant organization.Address a school/student need and a program/project that will positively impact school/students need.Fit within the GHCF’s giving priority of establishing quality education and learning opportunities.Show the ability to leverage other funding.Demonstrate the capacity to provide the necessary services using good administrative and financial management.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants may submit one Education Grant application per 12-month period.These grants are designed to support education related items.

Ineligibility

The Education Grants program is not a source of ongoing annual funding for your district or college.These grants do not support individuals, school-based clubs, or capital projects.If your district is interested in applying for a capital related project or field trips, please apply during one of our two community building grant offerings.