Grant Writing Services: Accessing Outside Funds
WSVEF retains a professional grant writer who facilitates grant applications from our schools to outside organizations.
This service has secured funding of over $6.4M to our District!
Grants received through WSVEF Grant Writing Services
Highlights
CHS After School Program Funding -$5,475 to date
Three percent of the total dollar amount raised from the United Way of the Columbia Gorge will help support the cost of staff time, supplies, and transportation to and from the CHS after school program for students in grades 9-12. To date, this program has received $3,075. Thank you United Way for supporting our schools!
Skyline Health Foundation awarded $2,400 in funding from the Community Health Grant towards the CARE Culinary Club that is part of the Columbia High School After School Program! With this support, students are prepared to cook up success in classes led by Skyline educator Debi Budnick in the kitchen this year.
Empty Bowls Project - $5,000
Funded by the Muckleshoot Charity Fund K-12 students from all five schools will create, decorate, glaze and fire earthenware bowls, which will then be filled with soup and sold at a fundraiser, with proceeds going to our local food bank.
Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund - $2,700
White Salmon Academy Artist in Residence program brings trauma-informed artist Allison Bell-Fox to the White Salmon Academy for hands-on art experiences. This program is made possible by Tulalip Cares. Thank you!
A-List Adventure After School Program — $3,174,699
The program is made possible by 21st Century Learning Centers, a federally funded program through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and provides academic intervention, enrichment, hands on learning, health classes, physical activity, art, field trips, financial literacy, and more to at-risk and struggling 1st through 8th graders in the White Salmon Valley School District.
“Securing this grant is a huge relief because we will be able to continue to offer an after school program that has benefited so many of our students. The District would have had to downsize what we offer for after-school programming by two-thirds.”
School Based Wellness Clinic & Programs Integration and Support — $175,000
During the 2019/2020 school year, the White Salmon Valley School District and WSVEF partnered with NorthShore Medical Group to launch a program to provide mental health and substance use services directly to students. In 2019, WSVEF received $75,000 to support a district-hired school-based Health and Wellness Center Coordinator to aid the integration of a new school-based Health and Wellness Center. Due to the success of the program, SWACH awarded an additional $100,000 over the next two school years to continue to aid and support the integration and success of the Wellness Center.
“SWACH is excited to support the White Salmon Valley Education Foundation’s focus on student health in the White Salmon area. The root causes of health inequities in our region are complex and interconnected, and organizations like WSVEF are essential partners in our work to create lasting changes and a healthier future.”
K-LINK Project: Family Health Advocacy and Community Trainings — $155,000
In the fall of 2019, a group of organizations from the health, social services, educational and law enforcement sectors in western Klickitat County began developing a plan to address the needs of its community's underserved populations. In March of 2020, this group learned that it had been awarded $800,000 in funding from the Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health to launch a multi-agency program targeting children and families. As part of this program, the White Salmon Valley School District received $110,000 in funding to link district families to services such as food, housing and healthcare, and the White Salmon Valley Education Foundation received $20,000 to provide community trainings and support in areas such as health equity and parenting. In 2022, an additional $25,000 was awarded for futher trainings offered in 2023.
College and Career Preparation — $23,200
In 2017 the WSVEF started planning and implementing annual College and Career Days at CHS with offerings from regional and national colleges and community members. The day brings all high school students face to face with local leaders from varied backgrounds who share information about their career. Students are exposed to a wide array of potential colleges and careers for their post-graduation life, as well as local internships and opportunities to plan and prepare for their future. In 2018 & 2019, we expanded our offerings by facilitating field trips for juniors and seniors to attend the regional college fair at the Columbia Gorge Community College in the Dalles. In 2020 we piloted a free SAT course for students in Klickitat County. The 2023 Career Day event surpassed all previous attendance records!
College and Career Days have been made possible by these supporters over the past years: Klickitat County, Career Connect Southwest (ESD 112), First Interstate Bank, NorthShore Medical Group, SDS Lumber Company, Cardinal Glass, Umpqua Bank and US Bank.
“I heard feedback from my two children, as well as many of their friends, about the benefits of the event. It generated enthusiasm, engagement and planning in our students. It helped them think about their future, learn about themselves and experience a broad spectrum of opportunities. They were also able to practice speaking to colleges and businesses about themselves which felt scary at first but they became more comfortable and inquisitive as they moved throughout the day. College and Career Day helped get them ready for the next level of engagement as they think about their future!”
Outdoor Education Programs- $23,800: No Child Left Inside, Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
This grant funds outdoor school for two cohorts of 6th graders (spring of 2022 and 2023) and one cohort of 7th graders and one cohort of 8th graders (spring of 2022). (7th and 8th graders who missed outdoor school as 6th graders due to the pandemic). It also funds outdoor summer day camp at the Mt. Adams Institute for two cohorts of A-List Adventures students (summer of 2021 and 2022).
COVID Response & Relief — $29,797
When schools were closed, teachers, schools and community members rallied to find ways to serve and support our students and families. Through generous community donations and grants, the WSVEF helped raise money for families to buy groceries and needed household goods. The Foundation assisted art teachers Patty Carpenter (WPSIS/HMS) and Kelsey Lemon (CHS) as they worked with Janet O'Sullivan of Tokki Art Supply to send art supplies to students to help them stay creative at home. Shortly after, we helped raise money to support book purchases for language Arts teacher Amy Sacquety's book truck which delivered free books to students over the summer.
Media Arts Program, BNSF Railway Foundation — $5,000
After a couple of revisions due to unexpected events, including Covid-19, the scope of this grant changed to meet the emerging needs of the schools. The funds enabled students in the A-List "at risk" after-school program to receive media arts training during summer school. Additionally, a select group of teachers received professional development training in video production through a collaboration with local video production/media education company StoryGorge. The traings and student classes were held via Zoom. All participants learned about the basics of filmmaking and camera use (composition, settings, angles, how to set up a camera for good shots), and story structure (hero’s journey, arc, the flow of the story, and how to engage the viewer). As a result of the training, in addition to knowing how to better teach children how to create their own videos and stories, staff also now have a better idea as to utilize videos in their own teaching and work with students. In the age of Covid-19, with schools in our district completely online for this fall (and for the foreseeable future), the importance of knowing how to create engaging videos has become an unexpected skill that teachers and staff are finding they need. A few examples:
- An A-List Adventures staff person created videos to help students learn math and English as a second language through distance learning. He is considering creating videos in Spanish for parents as well.
- The leadership teacher is helping students develop a project on how to create community and unite the school at a distance. He is considering teaching students how to create videos as part of this project.
- The student support specialist used her new video production skills to create videos of herself that she shared with incoming freshmen, to help them learn more about the drug/alcohol prevention services she can offer, and to help gain trust among students and families. She is considering creating a project whereby students create their own videos to help them navigate the strange times we are living in.
Community Consortium Grant, Washington State Arts Commission — $2,000
For ten years, ArtsWA's Consortium Grant Program has strengthened and expanded our district's arts program by providing artist residencies, mentorships, professional development and curriculum/assessment tools. Current funding has supported the establishment of a Media Arts Program, in which middle and high school students work with professional filmmakers on all aspects of video production. This year they are working with the US Forest Service to create a series of public service films about the recent Eagle Creek Fire.
Home Arts Grant — $2,000
The Joan Burchell grant from the Gorge Community Foundation funded opportunities for students in 4-12th grade to acquire skills in gardening, sewing, and cooking. Once part of Home Economics classes, these topics are no longer part of state school curriculum.
“Thanks to the grant, we were able to purchase timers and soaker hoses to efficiently and automatically water the school vegetable garden and purchase kitchen equipment essential for preparing fresh produce. Students who claimed they would not eat vegetables fell in love with parsnips, butternut squash, and even beets.”
Artists-in Residency Programs— $15,870: Washington State Arts Commission & White Salmon Arts Council
Whitson Elementary School, Columbia High School, and the A-List Adventures After-School Program all received funding for artists-in-residency programs. The District received a $12,870 grant from the Washington State Arts Commission, with a $3,000 matching grant from the White Salmon Arts Council.
Student Mental Health Support —$7,000: Boeing Company and Klickitat County Community- Clinical Linkages Group
A $5,000 grant from the Boeing Company will provide mental health and wellness support for students. In addition, a $2,000 grant from the Klickitat County Community- Clinical Linkages Group via the Cambia Health Foundation will help fund Sources of Strength, a suicide prevention program, at Columbia High School.
School Garden- $3,000: Whole Kids Foundation
A grant from the Whole Kids Foundation (a nonprofit established by Whole Foods), will allow the District’s after- school program, A-List Adventures, to create a hands-on vegetable and native plant garden at the Wallace and Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School.
Additional Grants Received From Outside Sources
| Year | Grant Title | Schools | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Catalyzing Career Connected Learning (Career Connect Southwest) | Columbia High School | $5,500 |
| 2023 | College & Career Support (First Interstate Bank Foundation) | Columbia High School | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2022 | District Wide | $493,000 |
| 2022 | SWATCH K-Link: DEI Training, Wellness Center | District Wide | $25,000 |
| 2022 | College Spark: AVID funding and Dual Credit Program | Columbia High School | $19,651 |
| 2022 | Windermere Foundation: Wellness Center/Basic Ed Assistance | District Wide | $3,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of the Columbia Gorge: Basic Needs/Wellness Center | District Wide | $4,070 |
| 2022 | AIE: SEL-based Art installation | District Wide | $8,250 |
| 2022 | First Interstate Bank: College and Career Support | Columbia High School | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Washington Youth Development Fund: A-List Adventure After School Program | District Wide | $33,000 |
| 2021 | WA Recreation & Conservation Office: No Child Left Inside | District Wide | $23,800 |
| 2021 | WA State Arts Commission & White Salmon Arts Council: Artists-in Residency Programs | District Wide | $15,870 |
| 2020 | SWACH (K-LINK): Family Health Advocate | District Wide | $110,000 |
| 2020 | SWACH 2020 - Mental Health & Wellness Program | District Wide | $50,000 |
| 2020 | SWACH (K-LINK): Community Trainings | District Wide | $20,000 |
| 2020 | SWACH: Covid-19 Response | District Wide | $5,000 |
| 2020 | United Way of the Columbia Gorge: Covid-19 Response | District Wide | $5,000 |
| 2020 | BNSF 2019/2020 | District Wide | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Gorge Community Fndn/Joan Burchell Fund: Covid-19 Response | District Wide | $1,500 |
| 2020 | Gorge Community Fndn/Salvador Fund of the Gorge | District Wide | $1,250 |
| 2019 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2019 | District Wide | $358,208 |
| 2019 | Area of Greatest Need--MCMC 2019 | District Wide | $4,950 |
| 2019 | US Bank Foundation - College & Career Day Funding | Columbia High School | $1,500 |
| 2019 | SWACH 2019 - Wellness Clinic | District Wide | $75,000 |
| 2019 | SDS College & Career Days Sponsorship 2018-19 | Columbia High School | $1,000 |
| 2019 | Umpqua Bank SAT Prep Courses | Columbia High School | $4,000 |
| 2019 | Boeing/Insitu STEM Grant 2019 | Whitson Elementary | $7,000 |
| 2019 | Umpqua Bank - Career Day 2019 | Columbia High School | $500 |
| 2018 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2018 | District Wide | $358,821 |
| 2018 | ArtsWA Grant | Henkle Middle School, Columbia High School | $16,200 |
| 2017 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2017 | District Wide | $398,740 |
| 2017 | Gorge Community Foundation--Home Arts | District Wide | $2,000 |
| 2017 | Umpqua Bank - Career Day Fall 2017 | Columbia High School, White Salmon Academy | $3,700 |
| 2017 | Umpqua Bank - Career Day Spring 2017 | Columbia High School | $2,900 |
| 2017 | WSAC 2017 | District Wide | $15,600 |
| 2016 | 2016 Autzen - Robotics Kits | W&P Stevenson Intermediate, Henkle Middle School | $3,040 |
| 2016 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2016 | District Wide | $317,702 |
| 2016 | BNSF GO Learn | District Wide | $5,000 |
| 2016 | Boeing STEM Prof Dev 2016/17 | District Wide | $9,000 |
| 2016 | CenturyLink - CHS Mobile Land Lab | Columbia High School | $5,000 |
| 2016 | CenturyLink - HMS Science Unibooks | Henkle Middle School | $5,000 |
| 2016 | CenturyLink - WPSIS Chromebooks & Cart | W&P Stevenson Intermediate | $5,000 |
| 2016 | Harvest Fdtn - Prof Dev for Integration of Technology | District Wide | $10,000 |
| 2016 | OSPI - Computer Science Grant | District Wide | $79,000 |
| 2016 | WSAC 2016 | District Wide | $10,650 |
| 2015 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2015 | District Wide | $329,000 |
| 2015 | Boeing STEM Prof Dev 2015/16 | Henkle Middle School, Columbia High School | $9,000 |
| 2015 | Charlotte Martin - Snowden Wetlands Spring 2016 | Henkle Middle School | $2,000 |
| 2015 | WSAC 2015 | District Wide | $10,850 |
| 2014 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2014 | District Wide | $327,407 |
| 2014 | Boeing STEM Prof Dev 2014/15 | Henkle Middle School, Columbia High School | $10,000 |
| 2014 | BPA - HydroPower Curriculum | Henkle Middle School, Columbia High School | $3,300 |
| 2014 | CenturyLink - Whitson iPads | Whitson Elementary | $5,000 |
| 2014 | Harvest Fdtn - Prof Dev Funds | District Wide | $10,000 |
| 2014 | Joan Burchell- Snowden Wetlands Spring 2015 | Henkle Middle School | $1,140 |
| 2014 | Outdoor School 6th Grade Spring 2015 | W&P Stevenson Intermediate | $1,500 |
| 2014 | WSAC 2014 | District Wide | $12,000 |
| 2013 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2013 | District Wide | $327,453 |
| 2013 | Boeing STEM Prof Dev 2013/14 | Henkle Middle School, Columbia High School | $10,000 |
| 2013 | Digital Imaging Upgrade | Columbia High School | $11,000 |
| 2013 | Henkle Kiln | Henkle Middle School | $2,500 |
| 2013 | Outdoor School 6th Grade - Spring 2014 | Henkle Middle School | $1,500 |
| 2013 | STEM Google Chromebooks | Columbia High School | $4,650 |
| 2013 | WSAC 2013 | District Wide | $12,750 |
| 2012 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2012 | District Wide | $280,202 |
| 2012 | Boeing STEM PD 2012/13 | Henkle Middle School, Columbia High School | $10,000 |
| 2012 | CHS Science Upgrade | Columbia High School | $8,550 |
| 2012 | Maryhill Art Explosion | Henkle Middle School | $500 |
| 2012 | Whitson/Henkle Boeing Robotics | Whitson Elementary, Henkle Middle School | $3,900 |
| 2012 | WSAC 2012 | District Wide | $9,500 |
| 2011 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2011 | District Wide | $67,000 |
| 2011 | Mariachi Band 1 | Columbia High School | $1,600 |
| 2011 | Mariachi Band 2 | Columbia High School | $1,000 |
| 2011 | Maryhill Art Exploration | Henkle Middle School | $1,000 |
| 2011 | WSAC 2011 | District Wide | $9,500 |
| 2010 | 21st Century Learning (CLC) - 2010 | District Wide | $71,616 |
| 2010 | WSAC 2010 | District Wide | $13,915 |
| 2009 | Snowman - Instruments HMS | Henkle Middle School | $2,500 |
| 2009 | WSAC 2009 | District Wide | $18,000 |
| 2008 | CHS - Music / Maryhill | District Wide | $4,000 |
| 2008 | WSAC 2008 | District Wide | $18,630 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $4,069,064 |
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