Teaching Grants

Teaching Grants

Purpose: Fueling innovation in education by offering resources and support to educators, enabling them to implement creative and effective teaching methods that enhance the learning environment for students.

What Grants Cover

• Classroom projects and materials that support learning objectives
• Innovative teaching tools, resources, and enrichment experiences
• Programs that improve engagement and ignite students' passions
• Professional Development opportunities that advance teaching and learning outcomes

Geographic Scope

Sequim, Washington - Available to eligible Sequim educators and school staff

Eligibility

• Available to eligible Sequim educators and school staff
• Teaching Grants are available to fund projects that enhance student learning experiences
• Renewal Grants: Teachers can apply for the same grant over multiple cycles. Renewal grants require applying during a grant cycle as well as updating the previous application with assessment results and an updated budget. SEF cannot fund grants in perpetuity and therefore all renewal applications will be required to explain the process and results of seeking funding sources outside of SEF to support this grant.
• If the assessment results of an innovative resource or project funded by SEF over several grant cycles demonstrate success and significant benefit to SSD, SEF will work with the applicant to explore outside options for sustained funding.

Emergent Grant Submissions

Applications may be submitted outside of the Teaching Grant cycle and must meet the following criteria:
• Unexpected Funding Loss: Applicant must demonstrate that planned funding was secured and confirmed, but later withdrawn or lost due to external factors.
• Unpredictable Impact to the continuity of education: An event or issue that was unforeseen during the regular grant cycle requires funding and the grantee did not reasonably anticipate this impact during the grant cycle. Example: a school group made it to a national competition and needs financial assistance to attend.
• For emergent criteria questions, contact: executivedirector@sequimeducationfoundation.org

Timeline

• 1st Round: Applications open March 15, 2026 and close April 30, 2026
• Awards announced: By June 12, 2026