Major grants fund a wide range of proposals related to innovative projects that are aligned to standards-based curriculum. These grants are for project requests greater than $500 that will benefit students for multiple years. Proposals are accepted from VUSD employees representing all grade levels (preschool through adult education). Funds can be used to purchase equipment for classroom use, technology software, supplementary curriculum, as well as other necessities to aid in project completion. Proposals requesting funds to pay for field trips or items given directly to students will not be considered. Grant applications are due by October 25, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Mini-grants fund project requests up to $500, and proposals should reflect creative, innovative educational projects. Proposals are accepted from VUSD employees representing all grade levels (preschool through adult education). Funds can be used to purchase items such as materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the completion of these projects. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete projects within the current school year. Proposals requesting funds to pay for field trips or items given directly to students will not be considered. Grant applications are due by October 25, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Welcome to the Visalia Education Foundation
2024 Grant Applications Available 9/3
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Visalia Education Foundation - Who Are We?
The Visalia Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the Mini and Major Grants for the 2023-24 school year have now been awarded. In the past, the Mini Grant deadline was in October and the Major Grants were awarded in the Spring. This year, the VEF board members decided to distribute all the money in the Fall to get the money in the hands of teachers earlier. Several members of the board personally visited the lucky recipients in their classrooms to make the announcement of their successful applications and to award the checks. The total dollars awarded for Mini Grants was $6,070 and $10,516 was given out to fund the Major Grants. To view lists of the awardees and learn more about our grants, click the "Teacher Grants" tab to the left.
We will include pictures of the students and staff utilizing the items purchased with these grants in the coming months.
$16,576 Awarded for Mini and Major Grants in 2023-24 School Year
The Visalia Education Foundation (VEF) is a non-profit public benefit corporation whose purpose is exclusively educational and charitable to secure and distribute contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the benefit of students of the Visalia Unified School District.
The Foundation carries out its mission through community fundraising to make available:
- student scholarships for graduating seniors
- teacher mini-grants for innovative classroom projects
- increased student access to classroom technology
- other educational enhancements outside the school district budget