Congratulations to all our recent Grant Recipients!

FOCUS has provided more than $3 million in funding
for a broad range of teacher grants, as well as significant strategic leadership and support to launch many innovative pilot projects including: Individualized Student Technology, Educational Programs, Curriculum Adoption, Teacher Training, Arts and Musical Instrument Education, Dynamic Modular Classrooms, Emotional Wellness Centers, Athletics and Fitness Equipment, MakerSpaces.

Every school in the Carmel Unified School District has benefited from receiving FOCUS grants, including: Carmel High, Carmel Middle, Tularcitos, Carmel River, Captain Cooper, Carmelo Child Development Center, Apple Pie Preschool, Bay Preschool, Cachagua Children’s Center, and Carmel Valley High schools.

In this new era of education and FOCUS funding, we encourage inquiries directly from teachers or counselors and are currently accepting requests on an ongoing basis. Please note that we have lifted all prior funding limitations.

Some examples of FOCUS Grants:

    • Teacher Training Programs

    • Educational Trips

    • Technology Devices, iPads and Laptops

    • Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

    • Musical Instruments and Programs

    • Before/After School Programs

    • Industrial Arts, Wood/Metal Shop Machinery

    • Global Language and Intercultural Studies

    • Robotics Labs, 3D Printers and Makerbots

    • Emotional Health Programs and Wellness Centers

    • English and Reading Programs

    • Visual Design and Fine Arts Supplies

    • Science Lab Equipment and Tools and Microscopes

    • History, Government and Civic Engagement

    • Sports and Fitness Equipment

    • MakerSpaces

    • PE and Health Programs

    • Mathematics Programs

    • Outdoor Science Gear and Field Trips

    • Ecology and Citizen Science Project Kits

    • Video Production and Photography Equipment

    • Automotive and Electrical Engineering Programs

    • PK-12 Classroom Supplies and Computers

    • Playgrounds and Campus Items

    • Gaming/Virtual Reality Systems and Software

    • Performing Arts Theater Items

    • State-of-the-Art Audio Visual Systems

    • Mobile/Remote Learning Support

    • Technology infrastructure upgrades

    • Educational Hardware/Software Applications

Please note that the Foundation will only respond to requests originating from a teacher, counselor, or principal at one of the schools in Carmel Unified School District. If you have any requests for information or collaboration, please contact your local school representative. We are currently accepting grant proposals on a rolling basis for review and consideration. Requests must align with district strategic goals and educational objectives.