Teacher Grants

The Torrance Education Foundation gave out more than
$48,000.00 in Teacher Grants this year.

For a listing of 2009-2010 Teacher Grant Recipients, click here.
For a listing of 2008-2009 Teacher Grant Recipients, click here.
For a listing of 2007-2008 Teacher Grant Recipients, click here.
For a listing of 2006-2007 Teacher Grant Recipients, click here.

TEF grants will fund innovative and imaginative proposals for the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) for the 2010-2011 school year.

2010/11 applications are now available. Click here to download. The deadline for judging is approximately mid-February.

Proposals are solicited for the twelfth year of the Torrance Education Foundation (TEF) Grant Program. TEF grants will fund innovative and imaginative proposals for the Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) for the 2010/2011 school year. Proposals must relate to curriculum or other district objectives (e.g., leadership, citizenship). TEF Grant Application evaluators are particularly interested in funding "pilot" projects that demonstrate the potential to be replicated and expanded throughout TUSD. Projects are funded by TEF on a one-time only basis and should not require a recurring expenditure by TEF.

Likelihood of Grant Funding:

More likely - Grant is based on a new classroom, school or District program
- Grant is based on a new way of teaching existing curriculum
- Grant project is sustainable after funding ceases

Less likely- Grant asks for funds for a previously awarded grant idea
- Grant is asking for materials or equipment for an existing program or to teach existing curriculum
- Grant is asking for conference money or substitute teachers

Who is Eligible?

TEF encourages all interested persons to apply. Proposal writers should seek the endorsement of their school principal.

All proposals must be signed by the principal(s) of the school site(s) involved, AND Superintendent, Dr. George Mannon).

Deadlines and Grant Allocation Calendar

Awards will be made annually. The number of awards that will be made depends on funding availability.

Application Deadline Friday, February 5, 2010

TEF Review Period February 9-February 20, 2010 Grant Recipient Commendation to be announced

Grant Allocation July 2010 (for use during the 2010 - 2011 school year)

Please submit your application by mail. District mail is advised. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm Friday, February 5, 2010. Provide an original grant proposal and five (5) copies of the completed grant application to:

Dr. George Mannon, Superintendent
Torrance Unified School District
2335 Plaza Del Amo
Torrance, CA 90501

Questions and Additional Information:

Questions regarding the applications and grant program can be addressed to Sue Gibson, Torrance Education Foundation at (310) 378-8050 or e-mailed to sgibson100@socal.rr.com.

Applications are also available at the Website www.tef.tusd.org The completed grant applications will be sent to the TEF Grant Allocations Committee of the Torrance Education Foundation AFTER initial review and signing by Superintendent , Dr. George Mannon.

TEF also welcomes your donation towards our Teacher Grants.