The South Seattle College Foundation supports growth, innovation, and opportunity through two grant programs: Faculty Grants and College Project Grants. Both programs enable faculty, staff, and campus leaders to pursue initiatives that strengthen teaching, enhance the student experience, and enrich the campus community.
Faculty Grants: Recognizing the central role faculty play in student success, the Foundation has made professional development and innovative teaching a top priority. In 1998, the Foundation, with matching funds from the State, established an endowment to support faculty-led projects that enhance teaching and learning. Grants are available to both adjunct and full-time faculty and may be used for individual or group projects that promote student retention, assessment, completion, and transfer to four-year colleges. Projects with a focus on anti-racism and social justice are encouraged.
For more information, contact the Dean of the Library, Mayra Delanda mayra.delanda@seattlecolleges.edu.
College Project Grants: The Foundation also invests in campus-wide initiatives through College Project Grants that enhance the learning environment and improve student life—providing funding for campus projects that might not otherwise be possible through institutional resources. Applications are open to campus staff and leaders for projects that demonstrate a positive impact on students and the campus community, with clearly defined goals and outcomes. Most projects are completed within one year.
Examples of recent College Project Grants:
- $50,000 for new cardio machines and strength equipment in the Wellness Center
- $65,000 for the Alki Kitchen renovation design/permit project
- $21,000 for a High Voltage and Safety tool kit, enabling advanced electric vehicle (EV) training in the Automotive Program
- $14,000 for a new 3D printer and updated sewing machines in the Maker Space
- $25,000 for a sensory garden and fountain restoration in the Arboretum
- $5,000 for a Foreign Language Transition System in Student Services
For more information, contact the Director of Grants & Strategic Initiative, Sarah Sabay Sarah.Sabay@seattlecolleges.edu