Foundation News2009 Distinguished Citizen AwardChef Charlie Trotter received the District 39 Educational Foundation's second annual Distinguished Citizen Award on November 10, 2009. We thank these community partners for their generous sponsorship: F. J. Kerrigan Plumbing Co., North Shore Community Bank & Trust, and Wilmette Life.
Fall 2009 Gripp Grants at Work!The 8 new Gripp Grants awarded in fall 2009 are being implemented! Check out Harper School's new Science Exploratorium, the exciting Highcrest hands-on mosaics project, and read more about these grants>
Spring 2010 Gripp Grants will be announced on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Our MissionThe District 39 Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, raises funds for projects that expand, enrich, and complement educational opportunities for the students, staff, and community in Wilmette District 39.
What's yourGRANT IDEA?
Please read about our grants, and see how they impact students, staff, and families in District 39.
Ready to submit your grant? Visit our Gripp Grant application page to start the ball rolling.
Questions? Email gripp@wilmette39.org or call 847-853-3939.
Next grant deadline is Friday, October 15, 2010. |
Gripp Grants ─ The Foundation in Action
Our grants focus on new ideas for learning in District 39 schools, as well as broader education initiatives throughout the District 39 community. Click on the photos below to see our grants in action, or read more >
Please scroll through our photos to see the Foundation at work
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