Inspiration & Incubation (i2) Grants

Bellevue Schools Foundation offers i2 Grants to educators and students in the Bellevue School District for special projects and initiatives.

Purpose: The i2 grant program funds inspiring projects that:

• Involve multiple schools
• Pilot new curriculum or instruction
• Engage students in critical issues
• Involve youth in service of other students and schools
• Build school communities and partnerships

Geographic Scope: Bellevue School District (WA)

Eligible Applicants:

• Educators
• Students

Award Characteristics:

• Designed for special projects such as curriculum pilot projects or multi-school projects
• For amounts exceeding $1,500
• Significantly fewer i2 Grants awarded compared to Arts, Enrichment & Innovation Grants
• Not intended to fund larger classroom enrichment projects

Differences from Arts, Enrichment & Innovation Grants:

• i2 Grants: For special projects, curriculum pilots, multi-school initiatives (>$1,500)
• A,E&I Grants: For classroom teachers/staff, arts/STEM enrichment, field trips (<$1,500)
• Applicants must choose the program that best fits their project and may not apply to both

Contact Information:

• Phone: 425.456.4199
• Email: info@bsfdn.org
• Address: 12011 NE First Street, Ste 203 | Bellevue, WA 98005
• Mail: P.O. Box 40644 | Bellevue, WA 98015

Application Process

Application Materials:

• i2 Grant Guidelines available
• i2 Grant Application form available
• FAQ document addressing common questions

Key Application Notes:

• Must choose between i2 Grants and Arts, Enrichment & Innovation Grants—cannot apply to both
• i2 program not intended for larger classroom enrichment projects
• Contact foundation for clarification on best fit: 425.456.4199

Note: Specific deadline dates not provided in source materials. Contact foundation directly for application deadlines.