GRANTS PROGRAM
The North Kitsap Schools Foundation awards grants directly to educators (including teachers, principals, librarians and other certificated personnel) across all schools and grade levels in the North Kitsap School District.
Grants are awarded to specific individuals or programs for innovative and exciting learning opportunities that enhance the education of North Kitsap students. The NKSF Board of Trustees review all grant applications shortly after the beginning of the school year and select requested proposals for funding. The number of grants awarded varies from year to year, guided by NKSF grant funding policy. Previous awards can be found on our Grants In Action page.
GRANT APPLICATIONS
NKSF accepts grant applications for the following areas of emphasis:
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Programs and/or materials that deepen and enrich student learning experiences in all subjects.
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STEM/CTE/STEAM programs and/or equipment.
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Programs and/or equipment that provide direct support to students who are underperforming and/or require special needs.
All applications should enhance and support the North Kitsap School District's core curriculum and strategic goals. NKSF defers to the North Kitsap School District Grant Review Committee's judgment regarding curriculum-based decisions.
Grants Program Policy
All interested grant applicants should download and review the NKSF Grants Program Policy in full. We update our policy annually based on analysis of prior-year grant award cycles, applications, and community feedback. Our policy document describes details of the NKSF Grants Program by providing applicants with information on:
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Eligibility, co-applicants, including award amounts, limits, ineligible expenses, and other uses of grant funding,
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Post-award options and relocation of physical property purchased with NKSF grant award funding,
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Impact reporting requirements, deadlines, and policies that help us communicate educational support needs in our schools,
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And the grant application process in partnership with the North Kitsap School District.
If you would like to provide feedback on our Grants Program, please contact us. We're always looking to improve.
Phase | Start | End |
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Application Submissions | 08/01/2026 | 09/19/2026 |
District Review | 09/21/2026 | 10/03/2026 |
Foundation Review | 10/05/2026 | 10/13/2026 |
District Accounting | 10/14/2026 | 10/31/2026 |
Awards Announced | 11/02/2026 |