Who We Are

From GEF

The Groton Education Foundation (GEF) is a non-profit organization, incorporated by the State of Connecticut and staffed by volunteers - all citizens concerned with the quality of education in Groton.

The Foundation's goal is to support learning innovation and to promote learning excellence in our community. By pooling donated money, the Foundation is able to provide teachers, librarians, and other educators with readily accessible resources to pilot learning projects and to help develop new learning processes.

Since the Foundation's grant program began in 1997, over $10,000 per year has been given to educators in our community to expand the horizons of our children.

The Foundation is independent of all public and other private organizations. And since volunteers do all the Foundation's work, donations translate directly into grants for learning initiatives.

[edit] THE GRANT PROCESS

Each year, the Foundation solicits mini - grant applications from Groton schools, public and private, and from other education institutions, such as Groton's librarians, The Groton Senior Center, Art Associations, and Historical Associations. Each year the Foundation looks to build on past successes, continuing and expanding some projects, while providing startup funding for others.

The Foundation's Grants Committee reviews and prioritizes grant applications. Official notification of grant awards is made by mail. The Foundation does its best to provide at least partial funding for every worthwhile request.

To apply for a grant, please click here: Mini Grant Applications.

[edit] SCHOOLS AND PROJECTS SUPPORTED

Virtually every public school - elementary, middle and high school - in Groton has benefited from a Foundation grant. In addition, Sacred Heart School, the TVCCA Head Start Program, the 3 Groton Libraries, the Groton Senior Center, the Mystic Art Association, and Ella GrassoTechnical High School have all participated in the grants program. To view some of the latest Grants that have been awarded, please click here: List Of Grants.

[edit] THE GEF NEEDS YOU

The Groton Education Foundation supports enrichment and excellence in education in Groton. Groton's teachers, librarians, and educational institutions are encouraged and energized by the grant program. The number of grant applications grows every year. All of the funding for grants comes from donations, and our efforts in supporting them can only be successful with your help.

Donations, inquiries and requests for grant applications can be sent to:

Groton Education Foundation, Inc
P.O. Box 825
Groton, CT 06340-0825

You may e-mail inquiries to: mail at grotoneducationfoundation.org