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,
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,
Deborah Ventresca - WEEF Grant Committee Chairperson
Committee members - Deb Pendola, Chris Lund, Megan Herlihy, Susan Ljungberg, and Colleen Saila
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,
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.
Please complete the Winter 2024 Grant Application and review the WEEF Grant Rubric.
