Grant Requests
The Grant Process
The WHS Foundation is implementing a few changes to our Grant process. We hope these changes will lead to a more efficient and effective allocation of resources. Please read the following guidelines below prior to submitting your funding request.
Foundational Excellence Grants
Foundational Excellence Grants are grants that are awarded throughout the school year for teachers to support their education and that of their students.
Previously, we have had a rolling deadline for grant applications. Moving forward, we will now have the following deadlines:
2026-2027 Grant Deadlines:
September 4th, 2026
January 29th, 2027
Grant applications are reviewed and awarded twice per school year during the September and February WHS Foundation Board meetings, which are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month throughout the school year.
One of the best ways to keep our grants process moving forward and continue donor contributions to WHSF is to demonstrate the impact of the funded project or program. Please provide quantitative metrics, success stories, and/or stakeholder testimonials when possible. Perhaps most important are visual representations, which can make the success results more accessible and compelling.
Above and Beyond Grants
We have also introduced a new grant program called “Above and Beyond” grants. These are projects that are better suited to take place during the summer. Funding for the Above and Beyond grant(s) will be limited to $2500 for the cycle.
2026-2027 Above & Beyond Grant Deadlines TBD
WHS Staff is encouraged to submit grants for any projects. We will prioritize grants that support academic excellence for as many students as possible and that encourage faculty and staff development and retention.