Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Educator Grant Program

Status: Currently suspended due to state budget cuts (as of 2026)

Geographic Scope: Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD), California

Overview:
The MBEF Educator Grant Program was created to support excellence in schools by empowering MBUSD educators with funding to implement projects that enhance teaching and learning throughout the district. Due to state budget cuts in 2024, MBEF redirected all funding to retain educators in the classroom, and the funding typically utilized for this program was also redirected for this purpose.

Focus Areas:
The program funds programs that support:

  • Innovative teaching

  • Project-based education

  • Experiential learning

  • New technologies

  • Character development

  • Arts integration

  • Inclusive and equitable community

  • Understanding, respecting and celebrating all people
  • Eligibility:

  • MBUSD educators
  • Contact Information:

  • MBEF Office: (310) 303-3342

  • Address: 325 S. Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Notes:
    MBEF values the initiative and dedication of all MBUSD educators and hopes to be able to support this program again in the future.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolseducation

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