

HTBC
Financial Support
The Hunt Thunder Booster Club supports creative, student-centered initiatives that enrich the Hunt school community. Financial support of up to $250 are available to fund projects that benefit Hunt students.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications are welcome from:
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Hunt faculty and staff
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Hunt students
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Members of the Hunt community
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the HTBC Financial Support Application Form.
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Applicants can request financial support for one project up to a maximum of $250.*
HTBC financial support is intended to boost projects and it is therefore understood that most projects will have additional funding from separate sources.
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Applicants may receive a maximum of two applications per school year.
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HTBC will provide support up to a maximum of $750 per school year (September - June).
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Applications will be reviewed and financial support will be issued on a quarterly basis.
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Application deadlines:
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July 31: Projects taking place September – November
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October 31: Projects taking place December – March
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March 1: Projects taking place April – June
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*The HTBC Board may consider applications for funding in excess of $250 on a case by case basis.
WHAT MAKES A STRONG APPLICATION?
Projects should be:
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Inclusive – open and accessible to a broad group of students
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Equitable – responsive to diverse needs and potential barriers
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Relevant – clearly connected to the student experience at Hunt
Projects should demonstrate:
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Target Audience - clearly articulate who is intended to benefit from the project.
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Impact - how will the project improve the experience of Hunt students?
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Sustainability - For support to ongoing programs, how will those programs continue without financial support from HTBC? For one-time projects, how will the impacts continue after the project is over?
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Measurability - clear plan to measure impact.
HOW ARE APPLICATIONS SCORED?
Applications are reviewed by a panel of HTBC Board members using a standardized scoring rubric.
If more than three applications are received in a quarter, priority is given to new applicants.
View the Grant Scoring Rubric.
Financial Support
2024-2025
Set Design
In April, Hunt students brought SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical to life with two high-energy performances to a packed house! Booster Club funds helped cover the cost of set materials and costumes, making the show a fun and memorable event for all.
Sensory Chair
The PeaPod sensory chair is a daily favorite for students, providing calming deep-pressure input that helps them regulate their nervous systems, refocus, and fully engage in learning.
Parent Book Club
This 3-part book club on The Anxious Generation united 19 parents in powerful conversations on youth mental health and tech, & need for a stronger district cell phone policy. Copies of the book are available to borrow from the school counselor.
Field Trip ADA
Funds were used to support an ADA-accessible bus, ensuring all students could participate in a field trip to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium—an exciting capstone to the class'sur Guided Inquiry Unit on animal habitats.