Direct Grants (WSVEF Awards)

Giving to Schools

WSVEF seeks high quality grant proposals that enrich the education of students in the White Salmon Valley School District.  Grant funding through WSVEF comes from individual community member and corporate sponsor donations.  It is our goal to honor the generosity of our supporters by investing in quality and innovative proposals to enrich student learning in our public schools.  By funding exciting new opportunities in student learning, we hope to inspire additional donors.   

To date, the WSVEF has awarded over $910,000 in direct grants to our schools from community-raised funds!

WSVEF 2024 Grant Cycle

Funds Available: $50,000

Deadline for applications: March 15, 2024 (midnight)

How to Apply

Who May Apply: White Salmon Valley School District administrators, teachers, staff, students sponsored by certified staff, and parents/community members (with the demonstrated support of teachers, staff or administrators) are welcome to apply. 

Get Approval for Your Idea: The Foundation works closely with the school district and all grant applications must be approved by the school principal or district superintendent prior to submittal

Grant Application: The application is available as a Microsoft Word document or a Google Doc. Follow the instructions in the application to complete and submit your request. You might find it helpful to check out an example of a completed application to help get you started.

Questions? We’re here to help! If you have any questions at all about the process, the application, or whether your idea is a match for our funding priorities, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Other Grant Opportunites: Learn about our grant writing services.