Racial Equity Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Current deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Submit by quarterly deadline dates”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Community members and students at Salmon Bay K-8
- Proposals from FOSB committees, community groups, and student initiatives
- Student-led initiatives
- School staff proposals
Other requirements
- Projects aligned with racial equity and anti-racism work
- FOSB committees
- Community groups within Salmon Bay
- Parent-led programming
Overview
Geographic Scope: Salmon Bay K-8 School, Seattle, WA
About the Fund
FOSB has a dedicated line item in the budget to support programming aligned with FOSB's commitment to anti-racism work. This is not standalone committee work but aims to touch all areas of FOSB operations.
Fund Purpose
- Investment in response and accountability to the Salmon Bay community
- Address needs of those most directly impacted by racial injustices at Salmon Bay School
- Provide programming decided by community and student input
What the Fund Supports
- Training on restorative practices and social justice
- Social events for community engagement
- Community engagement opportunities
- Educational programming addressing equity and inclusion
Recent Funding Examples (2024-25)
- $1,500 for Restorative Practices staff training
- $750 for parent education event on restorative justice with childcare and food
- $2,000 for podcast production by Salmon Bay students and community
Eligibility
- Community members and students at Salmon Bay K-8
- Projects aligned with racial equity and anti-racism work
- Proposals from FOSB committees, community groups, and student initiatives
Contact & Leadership
- Committee Members: At least 4 community members facilitate the fund
- Contact Cynthia to get involved or submit proposals
How to Apply
Application Process
Proposal Submission Timeline (2024-25 school year):
- Fall proposals due: October 31, 2024
- Funding decisions presented at FOSB Board Meeting November 21, 2024
- Winter proposals due: February 10, 2025
- Funding decisions presented at FOSB Board Meeting March 13, 2025
- Spring proposals due: April 3, 2025
- Funding decisions presented at FOSB Board Meeting April 24, 2025
How to Submit
- Describe your proposed program or event
- Explain alignment with anti-racism and equity goals
- Submit by quarterly deadline dates
- Include information about:
- Community/student input involved
- How funds will support racial equity work
- Expected impact on Salmon Bay community
Eligibility for Proposals
- FOSB committees
- Community groups within Salmon Bay
- Student-led initiatives
- Parent-led programming
- School staff proposals
Decision Timeline
- Proposals reviewed by Racial Equity Fund Committee
- Funding decisions presented at FOSB Board Meetings
- Decisions made within 6 weeks of quarterly submission deadlines
What Friends of Salmon Bay actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $162K
- Median grant
- $162K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA.
Example grants
Seattle Public Schools Salmon Bay Elemenatry School · Seattle, WA
FOSB gives Salmon Bay K-8 School a block grant every year to supplement their budget.…
$162K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Social justice
- Diversity
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