Ed Fund

The Ed Fund awarded more than $28,000 in Bradley Arts Grants through the generous donors of the Brad Bradley Bequest & the Ahlsten Foundation. These funds supported 38 projects across WCCUSD, including 22 classroom grants, 11 school-wide initiatives, and 5 community arts events🎨

Our application for Richmond Freedom School Spring Break is open for WCCUSD TK-6th grade students! This is a FREE program at Nystrom Elementary School. Applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. Apply at bit.ly/26RFS_SpringBr…

You know that teacher — the one who somehow makes everything work. 👀 Nominate a WCCUSD educator for the 2026 Teaching Excellence Awards today! 🗓️Deadline: Jan. 11, 2026 🔗bit.ly/26-TEA

The Ed Fund’s Black History Month Grants deadline has been extended! @WCCUSD educators, students, & school communities are invited to apply for funding to support BHM projects, events, and student-centered programming. Deadline: Jan. 11, 2026 🔗bit.ly/26-BHM

Today is #GivingTuesday. WCCUSD students need us now more than ever. Your gift supports teachers, students, and families across our community. Give today and be the anchor they can count on. 💙 bit.ly/DonateEFW

We’re excited to share that nominations for the 2025–2026 Teaching Excellence Awards are now open! 🗓 Nominate by: January 11, 2026
📝 Submit your nomination(s): bit.ly/26-TEA Help us honor the outstanding educators who make a difference in our schools every day!

Teachers, students & community orgs — bring your BHM projects to life in WCCUSD schools. 💰 Up to $500–$1,500 available 🎨 Fund art supplies, costumes, visiting artists & more! 📅 Apply Nov 5–Dec 7, 2025 💡 Tips: bit.ly/EdFundGrantsPPT 📲 Apply: bit.ly/26-BHM

Our Black History Month Grant application opens this Wednesday, November 5th! Apply online at edfundwest.org ❤️🧡💚💛🖤 $500-$1,500 grants available to support WCCUSD schools and classrooms!

Today we’re celebrating our Executive Director, Robert Bunce, whose leadership & heart have shaped the Ed Fund for 15 years. From building trust to pushing for equity, Robert’s care for people and purpose guides everything we do 💚 Support our mission at edfundwest.org/take-action/do…

From classrooms to community, this work is all about creating spaces where young people see themselves as future teachers and leaders. 🙌🏽 #CDFFreedomSchools #EducationMatters #EdFundWest #WCCUSD

#CDFFreedomSchools make an impact! West Contra Costa Public Education Fund, one of our partner sites, is helping inspire and train the next generation of teachers in the Bay Area and across California. Read more: bit.ly/4h6sQuX

🎓 We’re at De Anza High School for WCCUSD’s College & Career Night (10/9 from 5–7 PM)! Stop by the Ed Fund table to learn more about our upcoming scholarships and how we support students across WCCUSD. 💙💚💰 #WCCUSD #CollegeAndCareerNight #EdFund #Scholarships

The principal goal of California’s ambitious five-year-old Expanded Learning Opportunities Program was to address learning loss, but it is also turning into a rich source of new teachers. #caedu #caleg #capol edsource.org/2025/californi…

California's after-school programs and summer initiative spawn surprise dividend: new teachers edsource.org/?page_id=741626 via @edsource

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Teacher: “Are the Bradley Arts Grants open yet?” Ed Fund: “They are now. 👀🎨” Apply for up to $1,500 to bring your creative ideas to life in WCCUSD classrooms and schools! 🗓️ Deadline: October 22nd 🔗 bit.ly/26-Bradley-Arts

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. At WCCUSD, we stand for safe, respectful schools—every day, for everyone. #UnityEveryDay #WeAreOneWCCUSD

GET READY: BRADLEY ARTS GRANTS OPEN OCT 6! 🎨 Up to $500 for classrooms, $1,000 for school-wide, $1,500 for community events. Open to WCCUSD teachers, admins, students, parents & orgs (no charters). Apply Oct 6–22, rolling until funds run out. Link live soon!

The Ed Fund’s Back-to-School Mini-Grants are back! 🎉 📚 $250 grants for @WCCUSD teachers 📅 Apply by Sept 7 🌐 Open to all WCCUSD teachers — priority for first-year & new applicants 🔗 bit.ly/B2SGrants or scan the QR code to apply! #WCCUSD #EdFundWest #BackToSchool