




Petaluma Educational Foundation administers the PEF Grant Program to enable teachers and school communities to bring innovative ideas to fruition. Over 1,511 grants totaling more than $1,847,620 have been awarded to teachers since 1992. The PEF Grant Program rewards innovation and is supportive of the school’s or District’s overall goals, while being in the best interests of all students affected. The PEF Grant Program is entirely funded by individual donations to its annual “Fund the Future“ campaign.
MAJOR IMPACT grant up to $15,000 with significant
emphasis on innovative programs of extraordinary
scope, reach or longevity, awarded early 2012
(supplies may be ordered immediately) and completed
by May of 2013.
ENRICHMENT grant up to $2,000 for curriculum projects that supplement, support, and enrich the student experience, awarded early 2012 for the 2012-13 school year (supplies may be ordered after July 1) and completed by May of 2012.
Fund the Future Donors contributed $189,698 to fund 2011-2012 PEF Grants The majority of funding for PEF Grants comes through our annual "Fund the Future" Campaign. Individuals, businesses and community service organizations are encouraged to support education in Petaluma through a donation of any size. Donors may select the Area of Focus to meet their interests.