Open now. The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada is accepting applications for the Annual Depoali Memorial Fund Grants, established in memory of Kendyl Ruth Williams Depoali and focused on improving classrooms in Washoe County schools.
Applicant value: one or more grants of up to $4,000 each may be awarded.
Deadline: applications are due October 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The controlling Community Foundation page does not publish a time zone, so Atlas does not infer one. Grants are expected to be awarded by November 30, with funds disbursed in early December.
Eligibility: principals, teachers, administrators, or student organizations with faculty guidance and approval from Washoe County elementary, middle, or high schools.
Purpose and allowable uses: innovative classroom projects, professional development, curriculum programs, and needed classroom tools and supplies. The fund prefers creative projects with a clear direct benefit to students. Awarded funds are to be expended within 90 days of award.
Match or cost share: no mandatory match is stated. The application asks applicants to identify other funding sources, if any.
Submission mechanics: applications are submitted by email to Marianne Reger at MReger@WashoeSchools.net and/or Lauren Ohlin at LOhlin@washoeschools.net. The currently posted application states that, under Washoe County School District Board policy, district grant applications must be submitted by the WCSD Grants Department to the Community Foundation.
Required application information: school and address; principal name and signature; applicant/contact information; requested amount; timing for use of funds and student benefit; a one page project purpose narrative; goals and expected results; estimated number of students served; other funding sources; a one page student impact response; barriers; applicant motivation; and a project budget with expenditure schedule.
Current form note: the live 2026 program page links the Depoali Memorial Fund Grant Application. The linked PDF filename references 2023, so Atlas treats it as the current form posted by the issuer while recognizing that the Foundation may replace or update it.
N9+ Fit: 5/100. The verified grant scope is classroom focused and does not establish a meaningful role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform or QC Healthcare. Atlas does not force a device or healthcare fit.
Atlas Opportunity Score: 52/100. This is a legitimate, open Washoe County school grant with a clear annual award process, but the small award ceiling and low N9+ relevance make it unsuitable for Atlas applicant outreach.
Questions: Lauren Renda, Philanthropic Advisor, lrenda@nevadafund.org, 775-333-5499 ext. 240.
Official source: Community Foundation of Northern Nevada – Annual Depoali Memorial Fund Grants.