PEF Impact Grants

PEF Impact Grants support educational initiatives and programs in the Petaluma area. PEF believes in observing and evaluating each awarded grant as an ongoing process throughout the academic year. PEF works with school partners to ensure awarded grants are implemented as described in the application and records outcomes to demonstrate ongoing impact. As of the date referenced, PEF has awarded a cumulative total of $10,128,682 to students and schools in the Petaluma area through PEF Impact Grants and PEF Scholarships since programs were first launched.

Geographic Scope

• Petaluma area, California

Grant Process

PEF maintains an ongoing grant evaluation process throughout the academic year to ensure:

• Grants are implemented as described in applications
• Outcomes are recorded and tracked
• Impact is demonstrated

Contact Information

• Address: 100 Fourth Street, Petaluma, California 94952
• Phone: 707.778.4632
• Fax: 707.778-4642
• Tax ID: #94-2847212
• Website: pefinfo.com

Background

PEF is a privately funded, nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to raise money in the community to benefit education.

Application Process

1. Access the online application portal (link provided on pefinfo.com/apply)
2. Complete the PEF Impact Grant application through the online system
3. Submit through the portal

Important Note

• 2025-2026 Application Period: Closed as of October 2, 2025
• Future application deadlines and timelines available through pefinfo.com

Materials Available

• Download the 2024-2025 PEF Impact Grant Brochure for detailed information about requirements and process