Educator Grants
The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation provides financial assistance to dedicated Fauquier County public school teachers, educators and administrators to enable them to participate in high quality professional development opportunities that will impact their classroom teaching. These funds will support participation in experiences such as conferences, seminars, research, cultural programs and summer institutes. Since the program began in 1984, funds in excess of $300,000 have benefited over 200 educators as they pursued a diverse list of opportunities.
Eligibility requirements for grants:
Groups of Fauquier County teachers or staff working together in a particular school or subject area and for whom a shared experience strengthens the benefits to students are welcome to apply for the same grant.
The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation is solely responsible for the selection of award recipients and for determining the amount of financial assistance which is provided.
The activities of the Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation are financed through the generosity of local businesses, individuals, civic organizations and school parent groups. No public funds are used. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact Board Member Dr. Eileen Burgywn at theburgwyns@comcast.net.
Eligibility requirements for grants:
- History as a teacher, educator, administrator in the Fauquier County public school system for a minimum of three (3) years
- Commitment to continue as an educator within Fauquier County
- Has not been awarded a grant in the previous three (3) years.
Groups of Fauquier County teachers or staff working together in a particular school or subject area and for whom a shared experience strengthens the benefits to students are welcome to apply for the same grant.
The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation is solely responsible for the selection of award recipients and for determining the amount of financial assistance which is provided.
The activities of the Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation are financed through the generosity of local businesses, individuals, civic organizations and school parent groups. No public funds are used. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact Board Member Dr. Eileen Burgywn at theburgwyns@comcast.net.