Since 1983, The Ed. Fund (West Contra Costa Public Education Fund) has worked side-by-side with community partners and the private sector to direct resources where they are needed most in our schools. Our mission is to design and implement initiatives to improve our schools, support and honor best practices in teaching, inspire student achievement, and bring excellence to public education in West County. Together, our programs benefit over 53 public schools and 30,000 students in West County.

Ed. Fund scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are open to West Contra Costa Unified School District high school seniors graduating in June 2012. All applicants must be future first-generation college students and demonstrate financial need, as well as a commitment to their community through service.

Ed. Fund Scholarship applications are due February 17, 2012. Click here for the application and more information.

Coach Lamb Memorial Scholarship applications for DeAnza High School student-athletes graduating in 2012 are available now. Applications are due in March.

A scholarship workshop to help applicants with their applications will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5 PM at the RYSE Center, located at 205 41st St, Richmond.

Nomination forms for the Teaching Excellence Award, Distinguished Citizen Award and Distinguished Staff Award are now available. Click here for more information. All winners will be honored at the 24th Annual Ed. Fund Excellence in Education Banquet in May 2012.

The WCCAN Directory is now available. Utilize this directory to find information on 24 service-providers working in West Contra Costa County and connect them with your students!