CFES Education Grants

CFES Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The CFES Education Grant Program supports teacher-led projects in public and MSDE approved nonpublic schools on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. It emphasizes creativity, strong leadership support, and measurable success. Applications are limited to two per school, with a focus on projects that can be replicated and become self-sustaining. Priority is given to innovative educational initiatives rather than capital expenditures or field trips. Awardees are celebrated at a special reception each November.

Overview

The Education Grant Program provides program support to a broad range of teacher led classroom and school wide projects. Education grants are reviewed/approved annually in the Fall. A special reception for awardees takes place in November. Qualities of Successful Applications Broad support from school leadership; Creativity in meeting an identified challenge/need; A plan for evaluation to measure the success of the project; Potential for replication in other schools; Shows potential to become self-sustaining; and Makes a strong connection between the proposed project and student success and well-being

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To verify your MSDE approved nonpublic school's eligibility please click here.Applicants MUST be Public or MSDE approved nonpublic schools serving pre-k through 12th grade students on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland (specifically Somerset, Wicomico and/or Worcester County). APPLICATION LIMIT: Two (2) Applications per school. Exceptions may be made for collaborative projects serving more than one school (please contact our staff before applying).

Ineligibility

This program gives lowest priority to requests for: Capital ExpendituresField Trips/AssembliesPreviously Funded Programs (Requests to replicate successful programs funded in previous grant cycles are eligible to apply if the program is not at the same school)This program DOES NOT fund fundraising campaigns, playground equipment, faculty/staff compensation or office equipment. Equipment purchases (such as computers) will only be considered if they are essential to the program and cannot be otherwise obtained (i.e. normally included in school budget).Field trips/assemblies must be part of a larger project with a direct and measurable impact on learning.Please note: Boards of Education are not eligible for this grant cycle.