Since 2006, the San Juan Education Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the teachers, students, and community of the San Juan Unified School District through our grant programs. We are proud to have invested more than $890,000 into classrooms.

PROPEL Grants provide funding* to educators and school-site staff (including classified personnel) to foster rich and inclusive learning experiences. Review our grant policies prior to submitting your grant application.

The PROPEL Grant Program funds projects that:

•       Promote academic achievement for every student.

•       Reaffirm a commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive classrooms that nurture joy and inclusion.

•       Optimize meaningful, engaging, and accessible educational experiences.

•       Provide financial relief to grantees.

•       Empower grantees to develop innovative and dynamic learning environments.

•       Lead to lasting positive change.

To support the various scopes of school-site projects and recognize the diverse needs of our community, we offer three levels of grants:

PROPEL resources grant

$500 for materials/equip

Funding essential classroom tools like classroom library books, curricular materials, garden supplies, sports equipment, or music and art resources. Due on the last day of the month in August, September, October, January, February, and March.

* Please note that all items purchased through grant programs become the property of San Juan Unified and not the individual awardee.

$20,000 PROPEL

Transformation Grant

Open through November 17.

If you need assistance preparing your grant application, please contact the Foundation at (916) 534-8677 or sanjuaneducationfoundation@gmail.com.