Monroe Excellence In Education Presents 2019 Grant Awards
On Monday, June 3rd , Ron Markham representing the Monroe Excellence In Education Advisory Board awarded $20,956 for 12 projects to enhance educational experiences for Monroe students. Since its inception in 2002 the Foundation has awarded over $148,739 in grants to Monroe schools and students. The Monroe Excellence In Education Foundation responds to the need of schools in the Monroe District wanting to start new, innovative programs or extend current services. The Foundation provides the flexibility for addressing changing needs to advance the most promising, creative approaches in the education of our children. Grants from the Foundation have strengthened ties between generations and have encouraged community participation in our schools. This year’s projects included:
The Monroe Excellence In Education Fund is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc., a tax-exempt public charity. For further information on the Monroe Excellence In Education Fund, contact Linda Gebhardt, donor services representative, Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, (608)328-4060. or linda@cfsw.org.
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