How much funding does MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant provide?

MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant provides Variable (depends on annual contributions) in funding.

When is the deadline for MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant?

Eligible applicants: Signal Mountain Middle/High School.

How often is MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant offered?

MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant runs on an annual cycle.

MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant

Mountain Education Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Variable (depends on annual contributions)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Amount: Varies annually based on donations received; distributed per pupil alongside Core grants”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Signal Mountain Middle/High School

Other requirements

Nolan Elementary
Thrasher Elementary

Overview

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:

Nolan Elementary
Thrasher Elementary
Signal Mountain Middle/High School

Use of Funds:
Can support a wide range of programs and resources based on evolving school priorities:

STEM, Spanish, technology programs
Tutoring and academic intervention
Other school-identified needs not covered by public funding

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.