EGEA Educator Grant Opportunity
The EGUSD FIRST Foundation is pleased to make available Educator Grants supporting projects initiated by EGEA members within the school district, at all levels of education. Applications for the 2025 - 2026 Educator Grants in amounts of up to $1,500 each can be submitted now through the deadline, November 25th.
Envisioning a system without barriers and in which all students’ needs are met, we asked ourselves, What If? Then we started the legacy building journey that is EGUSD FIRST Foundation!
“We are so proud of our partnership with the EGUSD FIRST Foundation. Their commitment to empowering and improving the lives of the students is truly remarkable.”
— Christopher Hoffman, Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent
“…every graduate had the tools they needed to start a career directly after high school.”
— Jane Ross, Director, EGUSD College & Career Connections
“…every child experienced the arts in school, K-12.”
— Sue Larson, Retired Executive Director, EGUSD Education Services
“The EGUSD mini grant put tools and technology in students’ hands, inspiring academic growth and expanding access to college and career paths.”
— Josh Shrader, Educator, James Rutter Middle School
“…we had wellness centers in every region and transportation for any student who needed it.”
— Lisa Levasseur, Executive Director, EGUSD School Support & PIO
“…students were able to travel and see places beyond their immediate communities.”
— Dr. Ed Bush, President, Cosumnes River Community College