Grant Application Form

Grant Application Form
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{GrantYear} {GrantName} Grant Application

Do you have an arts project or event that needs support this year? The Ed Fund's {GrantName} application is now open to the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) community!

Grant Amounts:
- Classroom Grants: Up to $500 (for projects serving individual classrooms)
- School-wide Grants: Up to $1,000 (for projects serving 3 or more classrooms)
- Community Event Grants: Up to $1,500 (for events serving 3 or more schools)
Who Can Apply?

Anyone from the West Contra Costa community, including teachers, administrators, students, parents, and community-based organizations, may apply, as long as the proposed project or event directly supports a classroom or school(s) within WCCUSD. Currently, we do not accept applications from charter schools.

Priority will be given to:
- First-year teachers
- Applicants who have not previously received an Ed Fund grant
If awarded, a W-9 form is required.
- Teachers must submit a W-9 as individuals (not on behalf of a school)
- Organizations (PTAs, nonprofits, etc) may submit a W-9 in the organization's name if they are the applicant.
What Can Grants Be Used For?

✔️ Art supplies
✔️ Visiting artists
✔️ Scripts and printed materials
✔️ Instruments
✔️ Costumes/props
✔️ Other creative materials tied to a specific project or event

What Cannot Be Funded:

❌ Project/event coordination or salaries/stipends
❌ Transportation or field trip costs
❌ Food (exceptions may apply)
❌ Scholarships or gift cards
❌ Professional development
❌ Technology (e.g., computers, tablets, printers, cameras, projectors)
❌ Admission tickets to events/performances

All materials requested must be used in conjunction with a project or community event. Please note: Grant awards may be considered taxable income. Consult your tax professional for additional information.

Application Period:
- Opens: {ApplicationOpenDate}
- Closes: {ApplicationCloseDate}, at 11:59 PM
How to Apply:

Submit your {GrantName} Application by completing this online form.

Need Guidance?

For Guidance on what the Ed Fund seeks in grant applications, review our Grant PowerPoint.

We look forward to seeing the creativity in your classrooms and communities!
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Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Due to firewall restrictions, WCCUSD email addresses may not be able to receive notifications from our grant system. To ensure you receive all important updates—including your application status, award notifications, and next steps—please provide a valid personal email address that you check regularly and make sure spelling is correct.
Personal Email (non-WCCUSD email required for communication)*
example@example.com
WCCUSD email (if applicable)
example@wccusd.net
Applicant Type*

Principal/Vice PrincipalTeacher/School Site StaffAdministratorStudentCommunity MemberCommunity/Nonprofit OrganizationOther (please specify)
How many years have you taught within WCCUSD?*
0 if you are a first-year teacher.
I have been a recipient of an Ed Fund Grant in the past.*

YesNo
List year and grant(s) awarded*

Project/Event Information
Project/Event Title*
School(s) where services will be provided*
Grade Level(s) served (and subject(s) if applicable)*
Number of students served*
Are there others working on this project/event with you?*

YesNo
Others working on this project/event*
Grant Type*

Classroom: Up to $500 (for projects serving individual classrooms)School-wide: Up to $1,000 (for projects serving 3 or more classrooms)Community Event: Up to $1,500 (for events serving 3 or more schools)
Funds Requested from the Ed Fund (amount)*
Total Cost of Project/Event (amount)*

Essay Questions
For application scoring purposes, please refrain from using the name of the school(s) to be served in the following essay questions.
State The Need*

(500-character maximum, with spaces)0/500
State The Need*

(500-character maximum, with spaces)0/500
Detailed Project Description*

(350-word maximum)0/350
Objectives*

(250-word maximum)0/250
Schedule of Events*

(250-word maximum)0/250
Evaluation*

(250-word maximum)0/250
Budget*

(250-word maximum)0/250

{GrantYear} {GrantName} applications are closed.

There is no need to complete or submit this form.

You may simply close this page.

We appreciate your commitment to supporting students and classrooms in our community!
To complete your application, please click Submit below. Once your application has been received, you will get a confirmation email.

Our team will carefully review all applications. If we need any additional information or when a decision has been made, we will contact you at {personalEmail}. Final decisions will be shared no later than {DecisionDate}.

Thank you for taking the time to apply—we appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your submission!
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