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Staff VEP Grants

FALL VEPGRANTS 2025

All VUSD staff working directly with students in Preschool through 12th grade may apply for one VEPGrant. The maximum grant size is $1,000.

APPLICATION TIMELINE:
August 29, 2025 Grant announcement and application released
October 24, 2025 Completed applications due by 10 pm, submitted online
November 17, 2025 Applicants notified by email
January 16, 2026 Last day for purchasing (must use district's purchasing options)
Jan - June 2026 Project Implementation



We want your application to be successful. Before applying, please review Scoring Priorities, Application Organizer, and Top 10 Tips.

Scoring Priorities

Application Organizer

Top 10 Tips for Writing a VEPGrant

VEPGrant Application can be found at https://forms.gle/TdsrNq1ybDrnxkC86

(The application opens Aug.29, 2025 and closes October 24, 2025)



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

GRANT AGREEMENT

BUDGET FORM


Below are the resources VEP provides to help you with ideas for your VEPGrant.

ARTs/Social Justice Resource Guide

STEM Resource Guide

Science and Health Resource Guide

Diverse Literature Book Lists


For questions contact Marlene McMullen or Patricia Kingsley VEP's Co-Vice Presidents of VEPGrants

marlenemcmullen@yahoo.com

pkingsley2000@yahoo.com

VEP Phone # 805 270-2835

Volunteer

Support all VUSD schools and students while volunteering with fun, passionate supporters of public education. We are an all volunteer organization looking for caring community members for short term and ongoing volunteer opportunities in finance and fund raising.

Contact Nancy Maxson: nmaxson4@gmail.com or Michael Tapia: mrtapia@roadrunner.com for more information and to volunteer.

Donate

Your gift today champions an educator, transforms a classroom and deepens students’ learning experiences.

You can donate by mailing a check to the Ventura Education Partnership or via website by clicking the link below.