Washington Student Achievement Council - Multi-Generational Credential Attainment Planning Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Washington Student Achievement Council - Multi-Generational Credential Attainment Planning Grant?

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Q: Who is eligible for Washington Student Achievement Council - Multi-Generational Credential Attainment Planning Grant?

Eligible applicants: School districts; Community colleges; Universities.

Washington State STEM Education Fdtn

Foundation One-time Workforce Development Grants Grants for Education Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

$125,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

School districts
Community colleges
Universities

Other requirements

Regional collaborative teams including
Education organizations
Labor and workforce development organizations
Business and community partners

Overview

Planning grant to create innovative multi-generational approaches to increasing post-secondary credential attainment and workforce connections for students and families.

Geographic Scope: Washington State (first cohort regional awards; example: Kiona-Benton City area)

Focus Areas:

Post-secondary credential attainment (apprenticeships, certifications, two-year technical degrees, four-year college degrees)
Student and family engagement in career pathways
Workforce development connections
Multi-generational education engagement
Out-of-school youth re-engagement

Eligibility:

Regional collaborative teams including:
- Education organizations
- Labor and workforce development organizations
- Business and community partners
- School districts
- Community colleges
- Universities
- Skills centers
- Workforce development councils

Program Goals:

Increase direct enrollment in post-secondary programs
Engage adults (younger parents and family members) in education
Support completion rates for credential-seeking individuals
Build strong regional partnerships
Address family-wage career requirements for 2030

Award Status: First cohort selected 6 teams from more than 80 applicants statewide

Example Partners: The STEM Foundation, Kiona-Benton City School District, Steward Leaders, Columbia Basin College, Washington State University Tri-Cities, TRIDEC, Educational Service District 123, Tri-Tech Skills Center, TC Futures, Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council, The Rural Alliance

What Washington State STEM Education Fdtn actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 3
Total given: $90K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $15K–$50K

By dollars: Washington 83%, New York 17%. Top recipient cities: Kennewick, WA; Middletown, NY.

Example grants

Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA

Tri-tech skills center grant stem nexus initiative

$50K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties · Kennewick, WA

Stem nexus initiative

$25K
Dream Builders Foundation · Middletown, NY

Stem like me! grants for teachers program

$15K