MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant
Funding Amount
Variable (depends on annual contributions)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant
Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School)
Award Type: Variable annual grant to school principals
Amount: Varies annually based on donations received; distributed per pupil alongside Core grants
Overview:
Flexible funding component of MEF's 3-part grant structure. These discretionary funds are allocated to school principals to meet additional school-specific needs beyond the fixed Core/Salary grant. The amount fluctuates based on annual fundraising contributions.
Eligible Recipients:
Use of Funds:
Can support a wide range of programs and resources based on evolving school priorities:
Decision-Making Process:
Each school determines its own priorities and needs, submitting requests for how funds should be utilized. MEF does not dictate usage, allowing differences in what is funded at each school.
Funder: Mountain Education Foundation Inc (TN, US)
Contact: info@MEFtoday.org | PO Box 81, Signal Mountain, TN 37377 | 2650 Sam Powell Trail, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
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