How much funding does Back-to-School Mini-Grant provide?

Back-to-School Mini-Grant provides $250 per teacher in funding.

When is the deadline for Back-to-School Mini-Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

Who is eligible for Back-to-School Mini-Grant?

Eligible applicants: Charter schools not accepted at this time.

How often is Back-to-School Mini-Grant offered?

Back-to-School Mini-Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected December 31, 2026.

Back-to-School Mini-Grant

West Contra Costa Public Education Fund

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools Educational Equity Grants

Funding Amount

$250 per teacher

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: August

From the program guidelines: “Application opens: August 29 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Charter schools not accepted at this time

Other requirements

All WCCUSD teachers
Principals/VPs can apply on behalf of teachers
Award Amount: $250 per teacher
Quantity: 100 grants available

Overview

Geographic Scope: West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) only

Purpose: To ease out-of-pocket costs for teachers while improving educational experiences of students, with focus on African American/Black students' needs

Background: Teachers spend approximately $750 out-of-pocket annually on classroom supplies

Eligibility:

All WCCUSD teachers
Principals/VPs can apply on behalf of teachers
Charter schools not accepted at this time

Quantity: 100 grants available

Eligible Uses:

Supplies
Books
Instruments
Teaching tools
Costumes/props

Contact:

Sarah Camacho: sarah@edfundwest.org
Robert Bunce: robert@edfundwest.org
Phone: (510) 233-1464

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit online 2022 Back-to-School Mini-Grant Application
Application process: Rolling, first-come, first-served basis
100 grants available

Application Method:

Online form available on EdFund West website via "Apply Now" button/link

Timeline:

Application opens: August 29 (annually)
Application basis: Rolling/first-come, first-served
Limited to 100 grants

Questions: Contact Sarah Camacho or Robert Bunce (see overview for contact details)

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What West Contra Costa Public Education Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $328K
Median grant: $11K
Range: $6,000–$301K

By dollars: California 98%, Illinois 2%. Top recipient cities: Richmond, CA; Lomita, CA; San Francisco, CA.

Example grants

West Contra Costa USD · Richmond, CA

Positions at Nystrom

$301K
Alexander Fleming · Lomita, CA

Ed Fund

$14K
Students Rising Above · San Francisco, CA

Workforce development programming

$7,000
Onegoal · Chicago, IL

program funding & admin

$6,000