Mini Classroom Grants
Congratulations to Our 2025 Classroom Mini-Grant Recipients!
About: The Combs Education Foundation supports educational opportunities for students, staff, and families by funding the development and implementation of quality programs, establishing strong community partnerships, and supporting the goals of the J.O. Combs Unified School District.
We fulfill this mission by giving in three important areas: student scholarships to Combs High School seniors, classroom grants, and recognizing outstanding staff members in the J.O. Combs Unified School District.
Purpose: Projects that qualify for mini-classroom grants should enhance the educational and curricular objectives of the J.O. Combs Unified School District. The Combs Educational Foundation seeks to support qualified and innovative projects that support the District's strategic plan and #Forward initiative. These projects must be aligned with the District’s curriculum and demonstrate the potential to positively impact student learning and must be consistent with District goals.
Through a competitive application process, a committee selected ten winners from various school sites to each receive $1,000 for their proposed project. The 2025 recipients were:
Combs Traditional Academy
Perla Elwood
Ellsworth Elementary
Ginger Guertin
Ranch Elementary
Heidi Fajardo
Joy Beffre
Harmon Elementary
Santos II Batingal
Heather Domarad
Combs Middle School
Rena Baldenegro
Lila Guzman
Simonton Elementary Nimisha Tejani
Combs High School
Heidi Bush
Maddison Gonzales
Brenda Septer
Sonia Bhagchandani
The application period for next year's mini-grant awards will open in November of 2025 so stay tuned!