The
WINGS Educational Foundation has been awarding Teacher Grants since
1992. Originally, all grants were for $100 to assist teachers with
enhancing instructional activities in their classrooms. Through
donations and fundraising, WINGS has expanded the number of available
grants as well as increase the value of the grants. Jackie Krafft Early Bird Grants are awarded in the Fall, maximum amount awarded per grant is $250.00. Spring Grants, awarded in April, maximum amount awarded per grant is $5,000.00. In 2023, WINGS awarded 21 Spring grants totaling $36,000 and 22 Early Bird Grants for a total of $4,400.
To date, WINGS has
awarded 1,282 grants, totaling $764,000, to School District of Washington educators.