Any public school teacher, K-8, in the peninsula school districts listed are eligible to apply: Alum Rock, Belmont, Cabrillo, East Palo Alto, Franklin/McKinley, Menlo Park, Mountain View/Whisman, Pescadero, Redwood City, San Carlos.
Limit of three grants per school and one grant per teacher.
Grants of up to $500 are available to public school teachers grades K-8 to enhance your classroom and after-school arts programs. Examples: art supplies, visiting artist, scripts, instruments, scores, sound equipment, stipends for after-school arts teaching, costumes, props, professional development. The purpose of this program is to enhance arts education in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.
Send your application in as soon as it is ready – money is limited. Funding will be immediately available, if approved.
Fax your application to (510) 645-1892, or scan and email your application to aperez@venturesfoundation.org.
It’s easy! Simply fax in (or scan and email) a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information:
For questions, please contact us at (510) 645-1890 or info@venturesfoundation.org.
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“You gave me a wonderful opportunity to try several new art projects that have enriched my students and gave them more exposure to the world of art. With the help of your grant, my students have supplies that would otherwise not be available to them.”
– Genevieve Banet, 3rd Grade Teacher, Brittan Acres School, San Carlos, California