Grants

Opportunity Grants

26-27 school year grants are open until 5 p.m. June 18, 2026! Pending available funds, a second application period will open Aug. 24 and close at 5 p.m. Oct. 23, 2026. Review the Grants Guidelines below for more details.

How to
Complete
Requests & Reports

  1. Read these Grants Guidelines.

  2. Complete the application using the button below. (Don’t forget to click submit at the end of the form! )

  3. Within 30 days of project completion, complete and submit a Post-Grant Report.

We review requests up to two times throughout the year — or until all budgeted funds are awarded. Learn about our timeline here (see page 2).

Opportunity Grants

26-27 school year grants are open until 5 p.m. June 18, 2026! .

Opportunity Grants allow our educators to enhance student learning, close opportunity gaps, and meet needs that the District, individual school buildings, and/or school organizations cannot.

This year, we are asking applicants to use the same form (use the button above) for all requests — including:

  • Browsers Books Grants. Browsers Bookshop offers 10 grants totaling up to $500 each, for the purpose of establishing or building classroom libraries and school libraries. All books must be purchased through Browsers, which offers an educator discount.

  • Funding for a project that supports Diversity, Equity & Belonging opportunities.

  • Student Well-Being Grants, which are for counselors, social workers, behavior technicians, or those working in restorative who are seeking funding for the development/creation of programs that specifically address social/emotional learning and mental health.

Quick Links

Grants Guidelines (OSD staff)

Post-Grant Report

Grants Awarded in 2025-2026

FAQ

  • Opportunity Grants are open to all Olympia School District staff who work directly with OSD students. This includes, but is not limited to, teachers, specialists, paraeducators, counselors, nurses and principals.

    Student Well-Being Grants support counselors, social workers, behavior technicians, and restorative justice centers by funding materials and the development of programs that specifically address social/emotional learning and mental health.

  • Grant Requests in all but the Browsers Books Grants are eligible for funding of up to $2,000.

    Browsers Books Grants are up to $500 each.

  • At this time, we are not accepting Grant Requests for professional development.

    You may instead consider: 1) seeking opportunities through Individual Professional Growth Grants (IPGG), which are available to active members of the Olympia Education Association; 2) contacting a building administrator or representative about whether there is a budget for professional development available through your respective department, PTO, or building budget; 3) contacting your respective department head at the district regarding potential funding; or 4) using resources available to you through your negotiated contract.

  • Check the FAQ section for your specific grant type or contact our Executive Director, Katy Johansson, at info@olyedfoundation.org or 360-596-6110.