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2024-25 grant application deadlines:

SEPT. 3 & NOV. 5, 2024,

FEB. 4 & MAY 7, 2025.

Recent Accomplishments

Our most recent annual report encompasses 12 months of Appleton Education Foundation activity (January – December 2023). We are excited to share how grants and scholarships totaling nearly $300,000 enriched the lives of thousands of Appleton Area School District students and turned dreams into realities for more than 100 creative educators.

146 grants

$297,500 grants and scholarships funded

$5.8 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?

  • Birdhouse Bonanza
    Ferber Elementary School second graders applied their knowledge of birds to bring learning to life by building and decorating birdhouses. They chose from nine birdhouse styles as they considered the size of the house and the opening for their feathered friends along with such details as perches. Students demonstrated creativity and perseverance as they assembled … Read More
  • Grants Awarded: March 2025
    Last week, the Appleton Education Foundation board of directors approved 21 grants totaling more than $19,000 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 Einstein Middle … Read More
  • Grants Awarded: December 2024
    Last week, the Appleton Education Foundation board of directors approved 12 grants totaling more than $10,850 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 James Madison Middle School Kaleidoscope Academy Appleton Bilingual School Classical … Read More

Our Impact