For Educators
Dream boldly.
We’ll help you make it happen.
Bringing innovation, exploration, and joy to your classroom.
Since 2006, the San Juan Education Foundation’s PROPEL Grant Program has helped educators transform their ideas into impactful learning experiences.
But it’s about more than funding — it’s about believing in the creativity and expertise of educators who know what students need to thrive.
What PROPEL Grants Support
The PROPEL Grant Program funds projects that:
- Promote academic achievement for every student.
- Reaffirm a commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive classrooms that nurture joy and inclusion.
- Optimize meaningful, engaging, and accessible learning.
- Provide financial relief to grantees.
- Empower grantees to develop innovative and dynamic environments.
- Lead to lasting positive change.
Learn how you can strengthen your application on our Grant Guide page.
Your Vision. Their Outcomes. Our Funding.
The PROPEL Grant Program is open to San Juan Unified teachers, school-site staff, including classified employees who want to bring innovative projects to life.
Whether you’re growing your classroom library, expanding art or music, launching a garden, planning a field trip, or designing culturally responsive lessons — PROPEL is here to support your dream.
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See What's Possible
Meet our Guiding Stars: educators whose ideas have transformed classrooms and inspired students
“A pair of green headphones and a $1,500 grant changed everything.
Thanks to a grant from the San Juan Education Foundation, I was able to buy books and headphones for my classroom. One student, who is hard of hearing, began using the headphones daily — and something beautiful happened. She started participating more, connecting with peers, and laughing out loud. It transformed her experience and inspired a new path for me as well. That single grant sparked deeper learning, advocacy, and a renewed commitment to inclusive education — even after 30 years of teaching. All of this was possible because of the San Juan Education Foundation’s belief in educators and their willingness to fund what matters.”