Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 31, 2026

207 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Racial Equity Fund

Organization: Friends of Salmon Bay (FOSB)
Geographic Scope: Salmon Bay K-8 School, Seattle, WA
Status: Active

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

  • Fund Chair: Cynthia Anderson (mumtaz555@gmail.com)
  • 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

    1. Contact Cynthia Anderson (mumtaz555@gmail.com), committee chair 2. Describe your proposed program or event 3. Explain alignment with anti-racism and equity goals 4. Submit by quarterly deadline dates 5. 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolssocial-justicediversity

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