Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Principal's Emergency Fund

Overview: Addresses critical needs by allowing principals and educators to quickly assist low-income students with urgent basic necessities.

    Background

  • Established: November 2021
  • Initial Launch: Six elementary schools in Renton School District
  • Current Scope: All elementary schools in Renton School District
  • Founders: Bob and Kerry Hodges

    Geographic Scope

  • Renton School District, Washington (elementary schools)

    Funding Sources

  • Individual donors
  • First Financial NW Foundation
  • Renton Regional Community Foundation CARES Fund

    What This Fund Supports

  • Clothing and shoes
  • Public transportation
  • Minor repairs to family vehicles
  • Eyeglasses
  • Prescription medications
  • Fees for extracurricular programs
  • Temporary housing for families
  • Other urgent basic necessities

    Eligibility

  • Low-income students in Renton School District elementary schools
  • Identified by principals, teachers, counselors, and support staff

    Contact

  • Contact through Renton Schools Foundation

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are submitted through school principals and educators who identify students with urgent needs. The process is designed to be quick and responsive to student circumstances.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

educationk-12-schoolshardship

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