Welcome to the Visalia Education Foundation
Visalia Ed Foundation Round Up A
Huge Success!
Major grants fund a wide range of proposals related to innovative projects that are aligned to standards-based curriculum. These grants are for project requests greater than $500 that will benefit students for multiple years. Proposals are accepted from VUSD employees representing all grade levels (preschool through adult education). Funds can be used to purchase equipment for classroom use, technology software, supplementary curriculum, as well as other necessities to aid in project completion. Proposals requesting funds to pay for field trips or items given directly to students will not be considered.
Mini-grants fund project requests up to $500, and proposals should reflect creative, innovative educational projects. Proposals are accepted from VUSD employees representing all grade levels (preschool through adult education). Funds can be used to purchase items such as materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the completion of these projects. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete projects within the current school year. Proposals requesting funds to pay for field trips or items given directly to students will not be considered.
Tax ID: 94-2900046
Visalia Education Foundation - Who Are We?
2024-2025 Mini and Major Grants Awarded
The Visalia Education Foundation (VEF) is a non-profit public benefit corporation whose purpose is exclusively educational and charitable to secure and distribute contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the benefit of students of the Visalia Unified School District.
The Foundation carries out its mission through community fundraising to make available:
- student scholarships for graduating seniors
- teacher mini-grants for innovative classroom projects
- increased student access to classroom technology
- other educational enhancements outside the school district budget
A big thank you to all of you that attended our second annual VEF Round Up on April 5th and a very special thanks to our generous sponsors for this year! Held at the Merryman Station near Exeter, the event was a fun-filled evening with appetizers, drinks, a silent auction, a delicious dinner buffet of salad, rolls, chicken, tri-tip, mashed potatoes, pasta, green beans and dessert. Our appreciation goes to Cool Hand Luke's who prepared the meal and to the Redwood High School and Mt. Whitney High School culinary arts programs that made the delicious cupcakes. Attendees also enjoyed music provided by a DJ and free line dancing lessons!
This event is our major fundraiser that provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors, mini and major grants for classroom teachers and providing general support to the students and staff of Visalia Unified.