Fund the
classroom.
Limited budgets, logistical hurdles, and time keep educators from the experiences their students deserve. Jewish Federation Los Angeles funds vibrant, robust Ethnic Studies teaching — apply below.
At a glance
- How often$500 per semester
- EligibilityCalifornia Ethnic Studies Educators
- Questions[email protected]
01 — Eligibility
Who can apply.
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You are employed at a public high school within California. Applications submitted by educators teaching grades 6 through 8 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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If a high school teacher, you teach a course that fulfills the state-mandated Ethnic Studies high school graduation requirement.
Limited school budgets, logistical challenges, and other factors can make it difficult for educators to access the types of educational experiences, activities, and opportunities they seek for themselves and their students. Jewish Federation Los Angeles helps educators overcome these barriers by offering grant funding to support vibrant and robust Ethnic Studies teaching and learning. Grants are awarded to projects that are aligned with the CDE’s intent for Ethnic Studies instruction and the guardrails included in AB 101. To learn more about AB 101, visit our FAQ.
Applicants may apply for and receive up to $500 once per semester.
02 — Fundable
What we fund.
- Professional development
- Curriculum workshops
- Class field trips
- Guest speakers
- Classroom learning materials
- Positive Ethnic Studies experiences
03 — Application criteria
Build on the library.
The project for which you are requesting funds must utilize and/or propose a way to implement one or more resources shared on this site. The ESResources database offers hundreds of materials to choose from. For ideas, check out the following pages:
04 — Application
Apply.
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