$500 Grants Available  to  Support Arts  Education  in Peninsula School Districts ! 

Arts Resource Grant Program

What 
Grants of up to $500 are available to enhance classroom and after-school arts programs. 

Examples include: art supplies, visiting artist, scripts, instruments, scores, sound equipment, stipends for after-school arts teaching, costumes, props, professional development.

The purpose of this program is to enhance arts education in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.

Who 
Any public school teacher, K-8, in the peninsula school districts listed are eligible to apply: Alum Rock, Belmont, Cabrillo, East Palo Alto, Franklin/McKinley, Menlo Park, Mountain View/Whisman, Pescadero, Redwood City, San Carlos.

Please note there is a limit of three grants per school and one grant per teacher. (We encourage same grade level teachers to apply together to maximize this resource grant.)
How
We've made it easy! Simply fax in a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information:
  • Date and "Arts Resource Grant" notation
  • School and district name, address, telephone, and fax number
  • Teacher name, email address, and grade level
  • Total amount requested
  • Description of your project
  • How many students will benefit
  • Itemization of how the money will be spent
  • Signatures of the submitting teacher and the school principal
Fax your application to (510) 645-1892.

When
Send your fax in as soon as it is ready. Funding will be immediately available if approved.

Questions?
Contact us at (510) 645-1890 or info@venturesfoundation.org.
"The ease of the program is so appealing - one page to apply, a check in two days, 
one-time follow-up report. The materials not only enrich the students' education, 
they give teachers needed inspiration to be creative and motivated."

- Felisa Hoogendyk, middle school art teacher
About PVF
PVF is a demonstration foundation practicing unique forms of grantmaking and innovative philanthropy. Our primary interest is in the creative and significant use of the philanthropic dollar.