The Fauquier Excellence In Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) located in Fauquier County, Virginia.
We support over 11,000 students and 1,800 educators in
11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools and an alternative school.
We create programs and experiences for all students,
support teacher and administrator needs,
and build a bridge between our community and our schools.
We support over 11,000 students and 1,800 educators in
11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools and an alternative school.
We create programs and experiences for all students,
support teacher and administrator needs,
and build a bridge between our community and our schools.
2020 Educator Grants
2020 grant are now open!
Teachers, educators, administrators and staff are eligible to apply if they:
Completed application and Principal's Recommendation form are due February 10, 2020.
Please contact Dr. Eileen Burgwyn at theburgwyns@comcast.net
if you have any questions or need additional information.
Teachers, educators, administrators and staff are eligible to apply if they:
- have worked in Fauquier County Public Schools for a minimum of three years;
- are tenured in our system and intend to continue working in Fauquier County;
- have not received a Foundation grant in the previous three years.
Completed application and Principal's Recommendation form are due February 10, 2020.
Please contact Dr. Eileen Burgwyn at theburgwyns@comcast.net
if you have any questions or need additional information.
CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
High School After-Prom Parties and Southeastern Graduation Event - We are proud to support Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty high schools in their effort to give teens a safe, sober and fun event after Prom. These free teen-appropriate events rely on donations to provide entertainment, food, drinks and prizes. We equally support Southeastern Alternative School with their graduation party to give students a special send-off and celebration.
High School After-Prom Parties and Southeastern Graduation Event - We are proud to support Fauquier, Kettle Run and Liberty high schools in their effort to give teens a safe, sober and fun event after Prom. These free teen-appropriate events rely on donations to provide entertainment, food, drinks and prizes. We equally support Southeastern Alternative School with their graduation party to give students a special send-off and celebration.
My First Book Club -Designed for at-risk preschool students to improve literacy, develop a love of reading and promote peer interaction, our goal is to increase participation to 200 students by including Head Start. Each month students receive a new book for classroom and at home reading. Teachers set goals for individual reading skills and read together in a group setting. Students receive book bins to take home to build their first home library. For an annual donation, you can give a child a new book every month, including a Holiday gift and two books for the summer.
School Lunch Debt - Your gift will directly impact those families who are in need. Currently, the overall Fauquier County Public School lunch debt is near $48,000 but those numbers ebb and flow as parents reconcile their accounts. The Fauquier County Public Schools nutrition program is self-sustaining funded through federal reimbursements and sales revenue.
Educator Grants - For 30 years the Foundation has provided grants to dedicated Fauquier County public school teachers, educators and administrators to enable them to participate in high-quality professional development that impacts their classroom teaching. These funds support participation in experiences such as conferences, seminars, research, cultural programs and summer institutes. These grants cover registration fees, travel, course materials and other related costs. For many teachers, they could not participate without this financial support.
STEM Summer Camps -We are proud to support summer camps for students in Fauquier County Public Schools. It is through donations and grants that we are able to keep these camps affordable for families, offer scholarships, provide transportation, and purchase additional materials to keep students engaged and challenged.