Teacher Grants
2026 SRVEF Teacher Grant Program
Opens August 24, 2026
The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF), in partnership with DonorsChoose, is excited to announce that the 2026 Teacher Grant Program will open at midnight (12:01 am) on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Funds raised through the Run for Education and the Danville San Ramon Rotary Auction for Education make this program possible. Your participation in these events helps us support teachers across SRVUSD!
DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that connects public school educators in need of classroom materials and experiences with donors from throughout the country who want to help. These donors and their matching money allow SRVEF to extend our funding to more projects.
How It Works
- Submit your project on DonorsChoose.org.
- SRVEF funds projects throughout the grant window until funds run out.
- Projects eligible for DonorsChoose partner matches may be funded sooner to maximize matching opportunities.
- While SRVEF generally funds one project per teacher, you are encouraged to submit more than one and add projects throughout the year. Multiple submissions increase the chance of funding through DonorsChoose partners.
- Posting a project does not guarantee funding.
Grant Criteria:
You must be:
- A full-time (.75 FTE or higher) front-line educator or faculty member in SRVUSD who directly teaches or counsels students.
- Eligible roles include: classroom teachers, subject-area teachers, librarians, therapists, counselors, nurses, etc.
- Responsible for creating your own lesson plans (or equivalent).
- Employed by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD).
Project requirements:
- Maximum grant request: $600 total, including taxes, shipping, fees, and the DonorsChoose suggested donation (TOTAL PROJECT GOAL).
- Before submitting, email your principal and school office manager with:
- Project title
- Items requested
- Total cost
This ensures alignment with site funds and district policies.
- Projects may be posted starting August 24, 2026. Posting soon after the grant window opens increases chances of receiving funding from external sources!
SRVEF Guidelines
Teachers may submit grants in any area they choose; however, SRVEF strongly encourages you to work with your Principal before you submit a grant in any of the following areas. They each pose unique challenges and may not meet District standards and guidelines. Also note, SRVEF will NOT fund grants that request:
- Technology devices and software
- Professional development
- Field trips
- Upholstered or fabric furniture (due to health and cleaning issues)
- Food/snacks (except for culinary class ingredients)
Other Helpful Information
- Notify your School Ed Fund when you submit a project—they may also be able to help fund it.
- Check DonorsChoose for companies that frequently offer matching funds (e.g., Kleenex often matches when their products are included). Include wording in your submission to trigger the match.
- Funded project materials are shipped directly to schools by DonorsChoose (no purchase order needed).
- Teachers will be notified immediately when their project is funded.
Important Dates
- Monday, August 24, 2026 – Grant submissions open. Teachers may begin submitting projects on or after August 24, 2026.
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (Giving Tuesday) – Grant window closes.
- If funds remain, SRVEF will review all eligible unfunded projects and fund as many as possible.
See these FAQs for additional information
For more information, email [email protected]
Please see the list below for the 2025 recipients with links to the Grant on DonorsChoose. Any questions may be directed to [email protected].
