OUR GRANT CYCLES
The Waterloo Schools Foundation champions teachers and students by encouraging, promoting, and funding teaching strategies and learning opportunities that grow academic excellence in all Waterloo public schools. We want educators and students to bring us their next big idea, whether it's in the classroom, their grade level, their building, or the district.
Once applications are received, each one is reviewed by our Academic Allocations Committee.
Their recommendations are sent to our Board of Directors for final approval.
Specific dates for each grant cycle this school year can be found here.
keep in mind
Is this request for a student experience, student-led project, or extracurricular group? If so, a student must fill out the following application, not a parent or WCSD staff.
Is this request for a classroom-wide or school-wide experience or project? If so, a WCSD staff member must fill out the following application.
Students: Before filling out our application, you MUST meet with our Executive Director.
Click here to schedule a meeting with Hannah.
WCSD Staff: Is your request over $2,000? If so, you are required to meet with our Executive Director before applying.
Click here to schedule a meeting with Hannah.
Requests that will NOT be considered:
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technology requests not approved by Matt O'Brien
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individual teacher & staff professional development
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flexible seating
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District-partnered group study abroad trips (EF Tours, etc.)
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general operating support for other nonprofits or youth programs not hosted by the Waterloo Schools
Visit this blog to see past grants awarded during the last school year for examples of projects we have funded.
Apply
Ready to apply for our funds?
Just follow these steps to request funding:
Applications are open during August, October, December, February, and April.
Any requests submitted outside these cycles will be reviewed after the FOLLOWING cycle.
prepare
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Prepare for funding by reviewing the below information.
resources
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We have multiple resources available to answer your questions while you are applying for funding.
consideration
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Congrats, you've submitted your funding request! Use the following links to answer any remaining questions you have.