Grant Application Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant with us!
Who can submit a grant?
Any combination of parents, students, faculty, administration, and community groups may collaborate on a proposal. However, a faculty member and administrator must be involved in any proposal and his/her name listed as part of the application.
Where do I send the grant application and attachments?
Email to:
or mail to Westport Education Foundation, P.O. Box 3213, Westport, MA 02790
Who can I go to with questions?
WEF Board Member Contact for each school:
Macomber: Cheryl Carvalho -
Westport Elementary: Kathy Gillet -
Westport Junior Senior High: Marilyn Packard-Luther -
WEF encourages the submission of proposals that promote/demonstrate:
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Learning initiatives beyond the standard curriculum
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Research-based education innovation and related professional development
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Pilot projects that have a positive, transforming impact
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Community/school collaboration projects
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Engaging and challenging enrichment projects
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics interdisciplinary projects
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New approaches to citizenship/democracy education
What WEF does not fund:
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Event transportation
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Classroom equipment, such as Chrome Books, etc. or Campus equipment, such as risers, sports equipment, etc.
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Programs/projects/activities that are expected to impact less than 10 students
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