Yakima Schools Foundation Grant Guidelines

YSF grant funds should supplement not supplant programs funded with additional grants, community funding, PTA or ASB fundraisers, and YSD funds.

Grant Proposal Applications will be accepted September 1 through close of business April 18. To allow for adequate review and approval we ask that grants be submitted at least 30 days prior the project/funding deadline. 

During the school year the YSF Grant Allocations Committee meets the end of each month to review requests. Funding recommendations are then submitted to the Board of Directors for review and approval.  

Grant applicants will be notified in writing upon approval by the YSF Board of Directors. 

Each application must be approved by the building Principal and by the corresponding department director. 

                       Each approved grantee must submit an impact statement.

Our goal is to help our community by providing funds for better education. Make sure to elaborate on how your request will better the education environment, provide better education opportunities, or allow students to expand on the current curriculum.

• Field Trips - We are able to fund field trips approved by the Yakima School District per their written policies and after District approval. 
• Curriculum Enhancement - Expand the ability of the students to comprehend the material. 
• Technology - MUST BE APPROVED BY DISTRICT FIRST - Allowing new educational experiences. 
• Arts and Performing Arts
• Assemblies
• Leadership
• Literacy

• Salaries - including bus drivers and substitute teachers. 
• Requests that do not directly impact the students will not be considered. 
• Continuing Education for the Instructor (workshops, retreats, in-service training, etc.) 
• Programs or technologies that are not supported by the Yakima School District will not be considered and stopped at the District Level before it reaches the Foundation.