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Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Funding decisions likely made on a rolling basis during the summer season”

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Eligible organizations

  • SMMHS students who receive invitations or acceptances into prestigious programs, competitions, or experiences

Overview

MEF Student Enrichment Programs Fund

Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Signal Mountain Middle/High School students)

Award Type: Financial assistance for student participation in summer enrichment programs

Amount: Not specified; funds allocated based on application and available resources

Overview:
Through a designated fund supported by donor contributions, MEF offers financial assistance to Signal Mountain Middle/High School (SMMHS) students to participate in various academic enrichment programs during the summer. These experiences are designed to develop skills, broaden perspectives, and inspire future leaders.

Eligible Participants:

  • SMMHS students who receive invitations or acceptances into prestigious programs, competitions, or experiences
  • Supported Programs Include:

  • Governor's School programs (e.g., Governor's School for the Arts)

  • National Young Leaders Conference

  • Boys State

  • Girls State

  • STEM-related competitions and programs

  • Pre-college summer immersion programs (e.g., Wake Forest Pre-college Summer Immersion)

  • TSA (Technology Student Association) competitions and nationals
  • Covered Costs:

  • Travel and participation fees

  • Program registration costs

  • Hotel accommodations

  • Chaperone costs
  • Important Notes:

  • This fund is supported by specific donor contributions, not general donations to MEF

  • General donations to MEF are not used for this purpose

  • Funding is provided through an application process

  • Students who receive invitations or acceptances into qualifying programs may apply
  • 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

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applicants must submit an application to MEF to request funding for enrichment program participation.

    Key Details:

  • Application must be submitted for programs the student has been invited to or accepted into

  • Applications are reviewed based on availability of funds

  • Funding decisions likely made on a rolling basis during the summer season
  • Contact for More Information:
    info@MEFtoday.org

    What Mountain Education Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    3
    Total given
    $618K
    Median grant
    $168K
    Range
    $125K–$324K
    • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Signal Mountain, TN.

    Example grants

    • Hcde Signal Mountain Middle High School · Signal Mountain, TN

      Education

      $324K

    • Hcde Nolan Elementary School · Signal Mountain, TN

      Education

      $168K

    • Hcde Thrasher Elementary School · Signal Mountain, TN

      Education

      $125K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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