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Grant Application Timeline for 2023-24 school year:

Fall Application: For teachers, students and partner organizations.
​Grant guidelines below apply.
October 03-2023 to November 11-2023
OEF will notify grant recipients on December 1st 2023
Implementation Spring 2024
Winter Application: For teachers only-Mini Classroom Grants $250max
December 12-2023 to January 21-2024
OEF will notify grant recipients on January 27th 2024
Implementation Spring 2024
Spring Application: For teachers and partner organizations. Grant guidelines below apply.
March 14 2024 to April 15 2024
OEF will notify grant recipients on April 28 2024
Implementation Fall 2024

Grant guidelines

OUSD Students may request up to $500.
OUSD teachers may request up to $1,000.
Joint OUSD teacher/department proposals may request up to $3,500.
Matching funds from PTA/PTO or other organizations are encouraged.
​Funding requests after deadlines will not be accepted. OEF grants are non-transferable. Only the named grantee is eligible to receive funding.
Any modifications to the grants must have OEF Board approval prior to the modification.

Traditional OEF Grant preferences

​OEF is seeking proposals for educational projects that demonstrate the powerful and positive impact of public education. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit proposals that are in alignment with OUSD Priority ​Areas:
1) Environmental Stewardship and Regeneration
2) Creativity and Arts
​3) Wellness-including mental, physical, and emotional health
4) Cultivating a Culture of Inclusivity. 

Student Grants

​OUSD students may apply for grants of up to $500 to support their academic, artistic or athletic endeavors. Student Grants can be used for attending performances, training or classes, senior projects, student clubs, special field trips, service projects for the community or schools, or an enhancement to a class or school.

Employee/Teacher Grants

Partner Organizations:

OUSD Employees may apply for grants that support an innovative classroom initiative or curriculum, or addresses a major need at a school site, across a grade level, or in a specific academic area. 

OUSD Partner Organizations such as PTAs, PTOs and Arts Booster organizations, Please reach out to our Special Projects Committee for partnership opportunities and for emergency needs!