WELCOME!

We are so glad you’re here. EPAK accepts grant applications from teachers in the Ravenswood City School District and from the public charter schools located in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park.

Who can apply? Educators with student-facing roles are eligible, including: infants through 12th grade classroom teachers, special education teachers, counselors, athletics coaches, reading intervention teachers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, health & wellness staff, makerspace teachers and school librarians. The list of schools and programs can be found here). Other positions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What is the amount of a grant? The maximum amount of our twice-yearly regular grants is $750. New Teacher grants are an additional $375. Special Grants can be up to $5,000.

What is a Special Grant? We are glad you asked! See our Special Grants page for all the info.

What kinds of projects get funded? Approved Categories for Regular Grants:
– Materials for class projects such as science experiments, socio-emotional regulation work, classroom culture building, and art
– Field Trips that are related to the curriculum
– Books, supplies, and manipulatives needed for in-person instruction
– Subscriptions or fees to instructional apps and online educational sites for student use
– Unique projects designed to address the needs of your students – be creative!

What will not get funded? EPAK does not fund the following:
– Food
– Incentives
– Prizes
– Individual consumables like snacks or gift cards
– Parties
– Professional development and salaries
– School uniforms
– Health-, medical- and hygiene-related supplies

Can my colleague and I request the same thing and pool our funds? If you have a project in mind that is going to cost more than $750, the Special Grant is perfect for you! Examples include field trips (especially when more than one class is participating) and playground structures or equipment with price tags exceeding $750. You can still apply for a regular grant for your classroom needs as well.

Grant Applications must:
• Contain a clear, concise description of the proposed project
• Include a detailed requested budget with specific items and prices related to the project proposal
• Be submitted by the application deadline
• Receive approval by the school administration
• Be followed by a Post-Project Report (PPR) at the end of the grant period

Read The FAQ page before applying

Need assistance? The FAQ page can address many common questions, but if you need additional help please email us at allocations@epak.org. You can also reach out to the Site Representative at your school. 

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