The Miami East Education Foundation (MEEF), established in 2003, works to promote educational excellence in the Miami East Local Schools. The mission of the Foundation is to generate and distribute funds for grants, scholarships, and enrichment programs that will benefit Miami East students and the community. The Foundation is administered by a board of volunteer trustees, and members of the community who are committed to helping provide the best possible learning experience and environment for Miami East students and the community.

Each academic year MEEF will award “School Personnel Grants” for special projects, programs, or materials that will enhance and expand the student learning experience or environment. All school personnel impact the learning and development of Miami East students; therefore, all school personnel are eligible to apply for these grants.  Individuals or groups may apply.

A sample of funded projects over the years:  classroom plants for core science study, high school art clay slab roller, Title 1 reading books, Miami East land lab revitalization,  The VikingWay/PBIC contributions, academic team funding, Hope Squad, math manipulations, trips to live stage performances and college classrooms, as well as technology teaching/learning equipment.

Programs, materials, and activities not funded through the public funding structure will be considered for these grants. Funding depends upon community donations and may vary from year to year. Partial funding for a project may be offered.  Applicants may also seek additional funding from other sources.

The MEEF board of trustees will name a chair for a committee to review School Personnel Grant (SPG) applications. This chair will form an ad hoc committee consisting of at least four members plus the chair. The committee will review all SPG applications and recommend to the MEEF board which applications should receive the grant awards. The MEEF board will consider the committee’s recommendations and determine the funding to be awarded.

Grant applications are reviewed annually, in mid-August, by the School Personnel Grant Committee and the Miami East Education Foundation. Applications are due on June 15 (or the last Friday preceding June 15, if it occurs on a Saturday or Sunday). No applications will be accepted after the due date.

School personnel grants can fund special projects, programs, or practices that will enhance and expand student learning. All school personnel who impact the education and development of Miami East students are eligible to apply. The amount of funding available is contingent upon the amount collected by the Foundation during Viking Fest and will vary from year to year. The Foundation board may elect to offer partial funding for a project. Priority will be given to those who assist with Viking Fest.

Grant recipients will be recognized at the district-wide staff meeting in August. Those approved will be required to sign a grant acceptance document and provide a final report at the completion of the project or program. Both are now completed online via this grant portal. The applicant will receive an email with a link to complete them.

Questions?  

Contact:
Nathan Kleptz, Donor Relations Officer
The Troy Foundation
(937) 339-8935
Email: nkleptz@thetroyfoundation.org

Miami East Foundation Grant Application for School Personnel: 

Grant Application