Appleton Education Foundation Grants

Appleton Education Foundation Grants

Organization: Appleton Education Foundation Inc (WI, US)

Geographic Scope: Appleton Area School District (AASD), Wisconsin

Overview: The Appleton Education Foundation provides accessible, flexible funding for creative and innovative education programs not covered by school budgets. The foundation has awarded more than $3 million in grants since its founding in 1997.

Eligibility

• Applicants: AASD educators (teachers, speech pathologists, paraprofessionals, principals, and other school staff)
• Schools Served: All Appleton Area School District schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools
• Grade Levels: K-12 and early childhood programs

Focus Areas

Grants support a wide range of educational initiatives including but not limited to:
• STEM/STEAM projects
• Technology and assistive technology
• Literacy and reading programs
• Arts and music education
• Special education and sensory integration
• Student wellness and health initiatives
• Professional development for educators
• Co-curricular activities and enrichment
• Social-emotional learning
• Diversity and inclusion programs

Award Amounts

Grant awards vary significantly:
• Facebook Grant Competition: $250
• Typical grants: $250 - $2,000+
• Large project grants: Up to $95,000 (largest to date for sensory regulation toolkits)
• Grant cycles: Awards ranging from $10,000+ to $33,000+ per cycle

What They Fund

• Classroom materials and equipment
• Technology (iPads, tablets, laptops, 3D printers, etc.)
• Guest speakers and artist residencies
• Field trips and educational experiences
• Professional development and training
• Curriculum materials and programs
• Sensory and special education tools
• Student clubs and co-curricular activities
• Infrastructure improvements for learning spaces

What They Don't Fund

Not explicitly stated in provided materials, but inferred from focus: programs outside AASD schools

Contact Information

• Phone: (920) 832-1517
• Website: appletoneducationfoundation.org
• Email: Available through website contact

Background

• Founded: 1997
• Status: Supporting organization of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
• Total Grants Awarded: Over $3 million since founding
• Board: Includes volunteer board members who deliver grants and engage with schools
• Funding Sources: Donor contributions, endowment funds (including named funds like Alan and Vira Stoner Education Fund, Betsy Melzer Endowment Fund, Heffron Family Endowment Fund, etc.), and external partnerships (e.g., Bemis Company Foundation)