Empowering educators to dream big

Creativity blooms when teachers can access the resources and activities their students need — without worrying about school budgets or paying out-of-pocket.

Check out the gallery below to see just a few of the more than 80 engaging, innovative projects supporters have already funded.

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For teachers & staff: how to submit proposals

​If you are an educator at an SVUSD public or charter school, SVEF is now funding Classroom Grants for the 2024-25 school year. Just set up an account on Donors Choose and complete the application form. SVEF will automatically receive a notification that your proposal is in the queue.

• We'll approve projects on a rolling basis, once per month​, through May 15, 2025 - just post your proposal and we'll automatically see it! 
• We can approve a maximum of one application (up to $1,000) per teacher per school year. Group projects are allowed; see details on the flyer.
• If you would like to apply for professional development or field trips, please contact​ ​[email protected] ​​​for more information, as those requests may not be posted on Donors Choose.

Click to download the how-to flyer