Grants to California TK-12 Schools for Innovative Educational Programs
PEF Impact Grants
Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
137790
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
USA: California: Petaluma area
Important Dates
Deadline: 10/05/26 5:00 PM
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Grant Description
Grants to California TK-12 schools for educational programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support curriculum projects and programs and must be used for the direct benefit of students. The purpose of this program is to enable districts, schools, and teachers to bring innovative and effective instructional ideas to reality. Eligible schools are located in the Petaluma area.
PEF raises money within the community to create impactful educational opportunities that promote critical thinking, creativity, student well-being, and lifelong learning.
EF's Impact Grant Program supports programs across all academic focus areas:
- Literacy & Language Arts
- Fine Arts and Music
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- PEF Tech Initiative and STEAM
Categories
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Recipient
Additional Eligibility Criteria
TK-12 public and charter schools and not-for-profit private schools in the Petaluma area are eligible.
Pre-Application Information
The PEF Impact grant application deadline is October 1, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m.
Term of Contract
Awarded grants must be implemented in the current academic year.
Contact Information
Apply online: https://pefinfo.com/grant-application/login
Direct questions to:
Katy Verke
Program Director
katy@pefinfo.com
Petaluma Educational Foundation
100 Fourth Street
Petaluma, California 94952
Phone: 707.778.4632
Direct questions to:
Katy Verke
Program Director
katy@pefinfo.com
Petaluma Educational Foundation
100 Fourth Street
Petaluma, California 94952
Phone: 707.778.4632
RFP & Supporting Documents
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.
