TEF General Grant Program

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.

Eligible Applicants

• 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

Focus Areas

• Quality instruction in classrooms
• Innovation in classroom practices
• Student enrichment and access
• Student impact initiatives
• Initiatives aligned with district-wide goals

Geographic Scope

• Templeton Unified School District (California)

Background

• 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)

Contact Information

• Email: grants@tefnow.org
• Website: tefnow.org

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.