The Visalia Education Foundation (VEF) has awarded thousands of dollars to Visalia Unified teachers and staff for creative and innovative projects related to music and the arts and/or that support the standards-based curriculum. The total amount of the grants varies each year depending on the number and quality of the applications and the funding available.
The VEF is a non-profit public benefit corporation whose purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The VEF secures and distributes contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations for the benefit of students of the Visalia Unified School District. VEF also sponsors the Annual Band Showcase to share our talented VUSD band, dance and cheer students, which raises money to help meet ongoing needs for musical instruments throughout the district. The VEF would especially like to extend a word of heartfelt appreciation to those administrators, staff and faculty of VUSD who have contributed through the VEF planned giving program.
The Grants are available to all teachers, staff, department heads and administrators to fund programs that benefit students if funding is not available through regular school sources, There a two types of grant programs.
Teacher Grants
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Visalia Education Foundation
The 2024-25 school year round of grants is now open! Remember the deadline to submit is OCTOBER 25, 2024 by 5:00 PM.
Major Grants
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
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.