“I am so honored to have been selected as a recipient of the ISF grant and deeply grateful for your support.” – Zoe Jiang, Skyline Teacher
Education must adapt quickly to a rapidly changing world. Since the beginning, the Issaquah Schools Foundation has prioritized listening to educators, directing donor funds to support their efforts to bring innovative approaches to classrooms, enhancing engagement, fostering equity, personalizing learning experiences, and making education more effective and oftentimes more fun for students. An investment in innovation is an investment in long-term student benefits including improved outcomes and better preparation for future careers.
2026/2027 School Year Grants
Applications open December 1 for grants to be implemented during the 2026/2027 school year. Two categories of grants will be awarded. You can preview the application questionnaire here:
Classroom Enrichment Grants
These grants, awarded at up to $5000 each, allow educators to test new ideas on a smaller scale, whether in one classroom, across one grade-level, or in one school.
Kateri Brow Grants
Awarded at $5001 to $15,000 each, these grants address compelling need for broader education innovation.
Grants Timeline
| Grant Applications Open | December 1, 2025 |
| Information Session(s) | Specific date(s) TBD, but early February 2026 |
| Grant Applications Due | March 20, 2026 |
| Qualifying Kateri Brow Grant Presentations | May 14, 2026 |
| Notifications to all applicants | Early June 2026 |
Grant Documents
- Grant Budget Template
- Grant Application Signature Page
- Grant Information Session
- Teacher Grant Judging Rubric