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An Updated Message from the WEEF Grant Committee...

Building Community – Second funding cycle

After celebrating more than twenty very successful years of enhancing and enriching
the educational landscape of Westerly’s students, the Westerly Educational Endowment
Fund (WEEF) wanted to support the essential needs in today’s learning environment
through building community. In the first grant cycle for 2023-2024 WEEF funded ten
grant requests for almost $16,000. The WEEF grant funding for cycle two will continue
to focus on how to enhance and enrich the learning process of our students by Building
Community. There are many available settings where creative discussions could
develop, and that essential teamwork and collaboration will emphasize how best to use
WEEF funding. 
Some ideas are as follows, but not limited to,
  • team building
  • collaboration
  • establishing unique classroom environments-culturally and physically
  • fieldwork/ trips (transportation must be checked through school budget first and indicated with the WEEF request)
  • improving neighborhoods and beaches
  • beautification of local areas
  •  neighborhood/School involvement-hobby clubs, book buddies, tutoring programs

The WEEF grant cycle will begin on Monday, January 15, 2024 and close on Friday, March 1. 2024.
Any questions or further support needed, contact Nicole Beland, WEEF Program Coordinator, at [email protected].


We have streamlined the application process. The WEEF grant application can be completed and submitted online here.  Grants applications are due by Thursday, June 1st.  If funding is still available, a second round will be accepted by Tuesday, August 1st.  Be sure to read the additional budget information carefully.  Grants in excess of $2,500 will require additional documentation of three price quotes.  Contact WEEF at [email protected] for more information or questions about the process.  You may also contact the finance office at WPS directly for further assistance.

Thank you,
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Deborah Ventresca - WEEF Grant Committee Chairperson
Committee members - Deb Pendola, Chris Lund, Megan Herlihy, Susan Ljungberg, and Colleen Saila






How to Apply for a Grant

Please complete the Winter 2024 Grant Application and review the WEEF Grant Rubric.


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WEEF IS A CERTIFIED 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Annual Appeal donations are 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. 100% of your Annual Appeal donation will be invested in our endowment and yearly earnings will be used for grants. All donations will go to the General Fund unless one of the following Directed Funds is designated in the check out screen: Science & Technology Fund, Performing Arts Fund, Literacy Fund, Business & Professional Development Fund or Student Education Initiative Fund.  
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Westerly Education Endowment Fund
P.O. Box 1219, Westerly, RI 02891
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (401) 315-1500 Ext. 1319
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Quick Facts About WEEF
    • Board Members
    • Contact
  • Grants
    • WEEF Grants >
      • 2022-2023 Grants
      • 2021-2022 Grants
      • 2020-2021 Grants
      • 2019-2020 Grants
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Grant Naming Opportunities
    • Grant Recipient's Progress Report
  • Events
    • Bowl-A-Thon
    • WEEF Blue & White Celebration
    • WEEF Cabaret 2022
    • WEEF Cabaret 2018
  • Donate
    • Grant Naming Opportunities
    • Directed Giving >
      • Business and Professional Development Fund
      • Literacy Fund
      • Performing Arts Fund
      • Student Education Initiative Fund
    • Community
  • Photos
    • Blue and White Event Photos
    • WEEF Cabaret 2022
    • WEEF Cabaret 2018
    • Bubbleology
    • Hope Road Benefit Concert
    • Trivia Night
    • Tower Street Community Center
    • Comic Relief With WEEF Photos
  • Board Members