MTEF Annual Grants Program

MTEF Annual Grants Program

Overview: The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation awards annual grants to support the Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) educational mission. These grants fund curriculum enhancements, technology resources, professional development, and personnel support across all six schools in the district.

Geographic Scope: Mequon-Thiensville School District, Wisconsin

Mission: To develop community-wide private financial support for MTSD and, through grants, help support continued excellence in education.

Funding Categories: Grants are typically awarded in the following categories:

Curriculum: Books, equipment, materials, and resources for instruction

Technology: Devices, software, interactive panels, and digital tools

Professional Development: Staff training, enrichment, and leadership development

Personnel: Positions such as specialists and writing lab support

Donor Designated: Grants funded by individual donors for specific needs

Recent Grant Examples (2025-26 School Year - $200,000 Total)

Curriculum ($72,250):

Decodable books for elementary phonics-based learning

Stereoscopes for middle and high school inquiry-based learning

Writing Lab support at Homestead High School

Music Technology course launch with industry-standard software

Technology ($95,250):

22 Newline interactive panels for Homestead High School

Visual Arts department technology upgrades (scanners, monitors, tablets)

Professional Development ($32,500):

Act 20 Literacy training for educators (grades 5K-3)

ELA curriculum implementation training for middle school teachers

Schools Served

• Donges Bay Elementary School
• Oriole Lane Elementary School
• Wilson Elementary School
• Lake Shore Middle School
• Steffen Middle School
• Homestead High School

Organization: Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code