Applications for our 2026–2027 Grant Cycle open August 28, 2026

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FALL 2026 CYCLE

Student VEPGrants.

All VUSD High School and Middle School Students representing a class or club may apply for one VEPGrant. The maximum grant size is $1,000.

VEP Studennt Grnts Education earners
APPLICATION TIMELINE

Key dates for Fall 2026

  • August 28, 2026 - Grant announcement and application released
  • October 23, 2026 - Completed applications due by 10 pm, submitted online
  • November 20, 2026 - Applicants notified by email
  • January 15, 2027 - Last day for purchasing (must use district's purchasing options)
  • Jan - June 2027 - Project Implementation
PREPARE TO APPLY

We want your application to be successful!

Before applying, please review Scoring Priorities, Application Organizer, and Top 10 Tips.

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Scoring Priorities

Understand what the review panel looks for in a strong application.

02

Application Organizer

A step-by-step worksheet to gather your ideas before applying.

03

Top 10 Tips for Writing a VEPGrant

Practical advice to make your proposal clear and competitive.

REQUIRED FORMS

Submit these with your application

Download the Grant Agreement and Budget Form you will need to complete and submit with the VEPGrant application. 

GRANT AGREEMENT

BUDGET FORM

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