NEWEC mini-grants:
Applications are accepted year-round for $250-500 awards that may be used for school supplies, equipment and student enrichment activities. Details and application
Mini-grant awardees
2022
$500 to Central Valley Virtual Learning for students to participate in in-person learning activities
2021
$500 to Hutton Elementary School for library STEM kits
2020
$500 to Davenport High School for math facts backpacks
$200 to Spokane Valley High School for Unsung Heroes of COVID gift baskets
2019
$250 to Ness Elementary for mouse and headphone sets for the classroom
$420 to Orchard Center Elementary for EV3 Robotics Kit
$500 to Sprague High School for two MiniOne Electrophoresis machines
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About NEWEC
The Northeast Washington Education Council is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose goal is to advance the educational and public service mission of NorthEast Washington Educational Service District (NEWESD) 101 -- www.esd101.net. The Council exists to receive, manage and distribute income and gifts for the benefit of NEWESD 101 and the districts, schools and students it serves.
Focus areas
NEWEC supports all areas of NEWESD focus including, but not limited to, curriculum and instruction (e.g., STEM education, school to work, early childhood, special education, Internet safety, professional development), operations and technical services, business management and educational technology.
Mission statement
The Northeast Washington Education Council will be a vehicle to enhance the ability of NorthEast Washington Educational Service District (NEWESD) 101 to meet the needs of P-12 school districts, students and other learning communities by:
1. Serving as an "umbrella" 501(c)(3) for Eastern Washington schools.
2. Funding programs and services for students such as at-risk, gifted or Career and Technical Education.
3. Providing support to NEWESD 101's outreach programs such as school crisis assistance.
4. Promoting partnerships between business and education.

2022 fact sheet (pdf)
Pledge form (fillable pdf)