CEEF Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 29, 2026
21 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CEEF Grant Program
Funder: Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation (CEEF)
Geographic Scope: Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA
Website: ceef.us
Contact: grants@ceef.us or 207.767.2333
Address: 545 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Overview
CEEF has been funding creative and innovative ideas of Cape Elizabeth faculty, staff, and students since 2002. The foundation works with the Cape Elizabeth school district to enhance and support the education of Cape students with projects that would otherwise fall outside of the school budget.- Cape Elizabeth school faculty, staff, and students
- Applies to all three schools: Cape Elizabeth High School (CEHS), Cape Elizabeth Middle School (CEMS), and Pond Cove Elementary School (PCES)
Eligibility
- STEM education and coding
- Arts and cultural experiences
- Music and performing arts
- Mental health and wellness initiatives
- Literacy and reading programs
- Nature-based and experiential learning
- Community engagement projects
- Technology integration
- Outdoor learning spaces
- Professional development for educators
Focus Areas
CEEF supports innovative and creative learning opportunities including but not limited to:- Deadline 1: October 8th | Presentation: October 15th
- Deadline 2: January 28th | Presentation: February 4th
- Deadline 3: April 29th | Presentation: May 6th
Application Deadlines & Presentation Dates
2025-2026 School Year:- Sonia Pareja - Cape Elizabeth High School
- Morgan Kerr - Cape Elizabeth Middle School
- Julie Merriam - Pond Cove Elementary School
Education Advisors
Application Notes
Important: The online form does not allow you to save work and return later. Applicants must input information only when ready to submit the application.How to Apply
How to Apply for a CEEF Grant
1. Review Recent Grants - Read about recent CEEF grants on the Grants Awarded page to be inspired
2. Reach Out for Questions - Contact grants@ceef.us or speak with your school's Education Advisor:
- Sonia Pareja (CEHS)
- Morgan Kerr (CEMS)
- Julie Merriam (Pond Cove)
3. Review Guidelines - Look at the Sample Grant Application and read the Grant Guidelines and Procedures
4. Submit Application - Complete and submit the online grant application form
- Sample Grant Application (review for guidance)
- Grant Guidelines and Procedures (review for requirements)
Required Materials
- Online form submission only
- Warning: The form does not allow saving and returning later - have all information ready before beginning
Submission Format
- Applications must be ready to submit completely in one session
- Presentation dates follow submission deadlines by approximately one week
- Applicants are expected to present their grant proposal at the scheduled presentation date
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