Dear PVPUSD Teacher,
PEF’s Chuck Miller Teacher Grant helps educators bring meaningful learning opportunities to their students by funding classroom resources and tools beyond their regular budgets. We appreciate the creativity and dedication teachers demonstrate every day while making the most of the resources available to them.
Applications are now open. Grant requests may be submitted for up to $1,500 per project, and each teacher may serve as the lead applicant on no more than two applications.
Thank you, and we look forward to reviewing your proposal!
BEFORE writing your proposal, please be sure to read all APPLICATION GUIDELINES and FAQs below:
Please remember to include your cost estimates (including shipping and tax), and make sure the totals match the amount that you are applying for (under or equal to the maximum amount of $1,500). ONLY applications submitted through the online application below will be considered.
IMPORTANT DATES:
• October 18, 2026 – Deadline to submit application.
• November 10, 2026 – Deadline for teachers to sign and return grant contracts to PEF.
• November 18, 2026– Grant recipients honored at PEF's Innovators in Education Reception.
• March 26, 2027 – Deadline for final submission of financial reimbursement receipts.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
We encourage you to apply for funding for anything that you think will benefit the children in your classrooms, but proposals with these features are favored:
• Originality: While grants are often provided to implement things being done elsewhere in the district, your application is more likely to be selected if it represents something new and innovative.
• Enhances and compliments your existing curriculum.
• Goals and purpose are clearly stated in the application.
• Benefits a larger number of students (i.e. multiple classrooms, grades or sections).
• Materials or equipment purchased can be reused.
Items that will not be considered for funding:
• iPads, tablets, laptops/computers and Apple TVs will not be funded. Software and hardware will also not be funded. Online apps will only be permitted if they have been approved by the district. All other requests for technology related items may be considered, and will be reviewed by the PVPUSD Technology department.
• Costs to attend conferences and workshops will not be funded.
If you have a question regarding what you are thinking of submitting, please contact us at director@pvpef.org.
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