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Remaining 2023-24 deadlines:  Feb. 6 and May 7.

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?

  • Grants Awarded: March 2024
    The Appleton Education Foundation board of directors recently approved 21 grants totaling more than $28,800 to creatively 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 North High School Appleton East High School Appleton West High School … Read More
  • Grants Awarded: December 2023
    The Appleton Education Foundation board of directors recently approved 21 grants totaling more than $23,000 to creatively 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 Central Appleton East High School Appleton West High School Madison Middle … Read More
  • Introducing: Kaboom Collective: Northeastern Wisconsin Style
    By: Renee Ulman, AASD Fine Arts Coordinator In 2022, my husband and I were at Mile of Music (Mile 9) at the Chapel to watch one of the bands we had seen the previous year, The Accidentals. To my surprise, their entire set was performed with a student orchestra. Watching the performance gave me goosebumps … Read More

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