San Ramon Schools to Receive Foundation Grants

The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation announced today that it's awarding more than $87,000 in grant funds to district schools for the 2010-2011 school year.

Seventeen San Ramon schools will receive grants for a variety of purchases and programs, ranging from carbon dioxide sensors at Pine Valley Middle School to hands-on science at Bollinger Canyon Elementary.

"The partnership we have with the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation is critical for us," said Steve Enoch, Superintendent of Schools for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. "Particularly during these economic times, to provide nearly $90,000 to our schools and teachers is nothing short of amazing."

The Foundation Board of Directors received more than 200 grant requests for the 2010-11 school year. Of the 84 grants awarded, 45 will go to San Ramon schools.

The $87,701 in grant funding is more than double what was awarded last year. The foundation has given away more than $2.5 million in its 26-year history.

The grants will be awarded at the foundation's Grant Awards Celebration at 4:oo p.m. on April 12 at Greenbrook Elementary School in Danville. 

For a complete list of grant recipients, visit www.srvef.org