TEF General Grant Program
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foundation
Overview
TEF General Grant Program
Funder: Templeton Education Foundation (CA, US)
Overview: The Templeton Education Foundation's all-volunteer board works throughout each year holding fundraisers to engage the community and raise money for classroom grants. The foundation has donated over $1.3 million in grants and mini-grants to Templeton Unified School District.
- Teachers and administrators from Templeton Unified School District school sites: - Templeton Elementary School - Templeton Middle School - Templeton High School - Eagle Canyon High School - District Office
Eligible Applicants
- Quality instruction in classrooms
- Innovation in classroom practices
- Student enrichment and access
- Student impact initiatives
- Initiatives aligned with district-wide goals
Focus Areas
- Templeton Unified School District (California)
Geographic Scope
- All-volunteer board structure
- Funded through community fundraisers and donations
- Total grants awarded to date: Over $1.3 million
- Historical grant recipients include schools across all five eligible sites with awards ranging from approximately $170 to $11,996 (based on 2013-2018 data)
Background
- Email: grants@tefnow.org
- Website: tefnow.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application procedures are not fully specified on the website. For complete application requirements and instructions:
1. Contact the foundation via email at grants@tefnow.org with any questions regarding grant applications
2. Applications are typically submitted by teachers and administrators from eligible school sites
Note: Specific deadlines, required materials, narrative questions, and submission format should be clarified by contacting the foundation directly.
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