Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teacher Grants

Program Type: Annual grant awards for teachers and schools

Geographic Scope: Issaquah School District (WA), all 27 schools

Overview:
Bringing innovation to classrooms has been a core part of the Issaquah Schools Foundation mission since the beginning. Those working closest to students are often the first to identify needs and opportunities. Each year the Foundation awards grants to teachers and schools across the district, creating opportunities to pilot and scale new ideas that can deliver broad impact.

Focus Areas:

  • Improving educational engagement, experiences and outcomes for students

  • Piloting and scaling innovative educational ideas

  • Supporting classroom innovation at all grade levels

  • Academic support and enrichment initiatives

  • Student well-being programs

  • Arts and STEM education
  • Eligibility:

  • Available to all district staff/teachers across ISD

  • All 27 ISD schools

  • Pre-K through Grade 12
  • What They Fund:
    Historical examples from past awards include:

  • Literacy and reading programs (decodable books, guided reading materials, diverse book collections)

  • Mathematics instruction improvements

  • STEM/Robotics programs (LEGO, coding, Blue-Bots, Spheros)

  • Social-emotional learning toolkits

  • Arts and music programs (ukuleles, marimbas, art enrichment)

  • Technology and computer science education

  • English Language Learner (ELL) support materials

  • Flexible seating and classroom environment improvements

  • Professional development and training

  • Playworks and recess enhancement programs

  • Cultural and heritage education programs

  • Sensory tools and student well-being resources
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (425) 391-8557

  • Email: info@isfdn.org

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 835, Issaquah, WA 98027

  • Website: isfdn.org
  • Background:

  • Over 35+ year history of supporting innovation in ISD schools

  • Donor-funded program

  • Past grant recipients list available on website
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application instructions and deadlines are not detailed in the provided website content. For application procedures, deadlines, required materials, and submission instructions:

    Contact the Foundation directly:

  • Phone: (425) 391-8557

  • Email: info@isfdn.org

  • Website: isfdn.org

  • Address: P.O. Box 835, Issaquah, WA 98027
  • The foundation website indicates applications are accepted annually, but specific application deadlines and procedures should be confirmed with the foundation directly.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsstem-educationartsliteracy

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