PEF offers classroom grants

Now through September 21, the Board of Directors of the Public Education Foundation of Evansville is accepting on-line applications for Excellence in Education grants.  Any teacher at public schools in Evansville or Vanderburgh County may apply.  There is a total of $10,000 total to be awarded.

“Grants have varied over the years from $100 to $1,000,” said Amy Walker, PEF Executive Director.  Last year 15 grants were awarded from 21 applications.

Applications are available online at www.pefevansville.org.  The school’s principal must endorse the application.  Winners will be announced in early November with cash award following.

“Money for these grants comes from our annual campaign, Thank-A-Teacher and Salute-A-Staffer gifts and payroll deduction by EVSC staff,” Walker said.  The Indiana BMV’s Education Affinity License Plate program also can be directed to PEF and, in turn, these grants, Walker said.

                                                                                                                                           

 

About PEF

The Public Education Foundation is an independent not-for-profit agency that provides direct funding to local public schools and teachers for innovative, student-centered programs.  For more than 29 years, from an office at 100 NW Second St, Evansville, the PEF Board of Directors have provided thousands of students with professional-level, hands-on experience via direct support for its signature

projects such as the House Building Project, Summer Musical, Missoula Children’s Theatre and academic team competitions.  Annually, PEF provides over $330,000 in program support, and direct teacher grants and student scholarships.

The mission of the Public Education of Evansville, Inc. (PEF) is to inspire and reward student-centered innovation in public education.  PEF Board, supporters and staff believe that high quality public education is fundamental to the economic, cultural and civic health of our society; and that all students deserve the best possible public education in order to realize their full potential.