A Message from the WEEF Grant Committee...
Building Community
After celebrating twenty very successful years of enhancing and enriching the educational landscape of Westerly’s students, the Westerly Educational Endowment Fund (WEEF) wants to continue to be a relevant source to support the essential needs in today’s learning environment. We have funded over $300,000 in grant requests, and now we hope to make more funding available in unique and meaningful ways that address today’s challenges. WEEF wants ideas from administrators, coordinators, team leaders, teachers and other staff members, community members, and students! There are many available settings where creative discussions could develop, and that essential teamwork and collaboration will emphasize how best to use WEEF funding.
The WEEF grant funding focus is how to enhance and enrich the learning process of our students by Building Community.
Some ideas are as follows, but not limited to,
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 westerlyeef@gmail.com for more information or questions about the process. You may also contact the finance office at WPS directly for further assistance.
Thank you,
Deborah Ventresca - WEEF Grant Committee Chairperson
Committee members - Deb Pendola, Chris Lund, Megan Herlihy, Susan Ljungberg, and Colleen Saila
Building Community
After celebrating twenty very successful years of enhancing and enriching the educational landscape of Westerly’s students, the Westerly Educational Endowment Fund (WEEF) wants to continue to be a relevant source to support the essential needs in today’s learning environment. We have funded over $300,000 in grant requests, and now we hope to make more funding available in unique and meaningful ways that address today’s challenges. WEEF wants ideas from administrators, coordinators, team leaders, teachers and other staff members, community members, and students! There are many available settings where creative discussions could develop, and that essential teamwork and collaboration will emphasize how best to use WEEF funding.
The WEEF grant funding focus is how to enhance and enrich the learning process of our students by Building Community.
Some ideas are as follows, but not limited to,
- team building
- collaboration
- improvising classroom environments-culturally and physically
- fieldwork
- improving neighborhoods and beaches
- beautification of local areas
- neighborhood/School involvement-hobby clubs, book buddies, tutoring programs
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 westerlyeef@gmail.com for more information or questions about the process. You may also contact the finance office at WPS directly for further assistance.
Thank you,
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 2023 Grant Application and review the WEEF Grant Rubric.
Please complete the 2023 Grant Application and review the WEEF Grant Rubric.
