Fund Information

EDUCATION PLUS! PROGRAM FUND

2024 Help Make Learning Fun Grants

155 Teachers Respond to "Help Make Learning Fun" Grants

Our recent "Help Make Learning Fun" grant cycle received an overwhelming 155 applications from educators across Solano County, spanning 67 schools in all seven cities.

This tremendous response highlights both the creativity of our local teachers and the significant needs in our classrooms. Applications came from 89 elementary, 23 middle school, 37 high school, and 6 other educational settings.

Grant recipients will be announced here soon.

New Community Initiatives

In response to the needs identified through these applications, SCF is launching several initiatives:

• Book Drive Campaigns
• STEAM Equipment Donation Program
• Local Business & Organizational Partnerships
• Transportation Funding for Field Trips

For more information on how to support local educators, please contact:
Josette Lacey at josette@solanocf.org or (707)399-3847

Read Full Press Release Here: https://bit.ly/SCFprEdPlus20250218 

EDUCATION PLUS! PROGRAM FUND

SCF's Education Plus! program tackles poverty at its roots by focusing on reading and math improvement. We support projects that:

1. Enhance grade-level reading and math skills
2. Provide vital employment training and job readiness for youth and young adults

Since 2000, local businesses, individuals, and corporations have partnered with Solano Community Foundation to make a difference through Education Plus!. The Frank H. and Eva B. Buck Foundation's generous support, including three substantial grants in 2015 and 2016, significantly boosted our impact before 2020.
Now, we need your help to continue this crucial work. Your donation to the Ed Plus! Fund will:

• Enable SCF to form new partnerships
• Expand our reach to more children and families in Solano County
• Strengthen educational opportunities for those who need it most

By contributing to the Ed Plus! Fund, you're not just donating – you're investing in the future of our community. Every dollar helps break the cycle of poverty through education.

Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate to the Ed Plus! Fund today and help shape a brighter future for Solano County's youth.

Together, we can transform lives through education. Your support matters – contribute now and be part of this vital mission!