Recent Accomplishments
Our most recent annual report encompasses 12 months of Appleton Education Foundation activity (January – December 2024). We are excited to share how grants and scholarships totaling more than $360,000 enriched the lives of thousands of Appleton Area School District students and turned dreams into realities for more than 100 creative educators.
138 grants
$362,570 grants and scholarships funded
$6.2 million granted since 1997
Empowering Educators
The Appleton Education Foundation funds teaching and learning opportunities that are not possible through the normal school budget. We believe in empowering educators to implement their creative ideas to increase student engagement and enhance learning.
Grants are awarded four times each year.
What’s Going On?
- Grants Awarded: October 2025
This week, the Appleton Education Foundation board of directors approved 13 grants totaling more than $14,000 to strengthen and enhance education for students in the Appleton Area School District. All funding is from the Appleton Education Foundation Fund, unless otherwise noted. Appleton Area School District Appleton East High School Appleton West High School Appleton Central … Read More - Celebrating Financial Planning MonthBy Allison Moeschberger, Certified Financial Planner| Appleton East alumna, AEF Board of Director October is Financial Planning Month! This is a great reminder to review your existing financial plan or start working on putting a financial plan together if you don’t have one already. Financial planning can be complex, so consider working with a professional … Read More
- $95,000 Grant to Support Appleton Elementary StudentsAppleton Education Foundation (AEF) awarded a $95,000 grant to provide sensory regulation toolkits for Appleton Area School District (AASD) students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This is AEF’s largest project grant to date. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, all kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms will be equipped with sensory regulation toolkits. This includes neighborhood … Read More
Our Impact
