Belmont Excellence in Education Fund
The Belmont Excellence in Education Fund provides grants for creative, innovative educational projects and resources in the Belmont Community School District that go beyond the regular school budget.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical annual grant pool is several thousand dollars; individual awards have ranged from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.
Summary: Provides private funding for innovative educational programs and resources in the Belmont Community School District.
Key Information: For projects outside the regular school budget; managed by an independent advisory board.
Description
The Belmont Excellence in Education Fund is an endowment established to support innovative educational initiatives within the Belmont Community School District. Managed by an independent advisory board of Belmont citizens and operating as a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, the fund aims to supplement the district’s educational offerings with private resources. Grants are intended for creative programming, technology improvements, field trips, and other projects that are not typically covered by the school district’s budget. The fund encourages community, business, and civic engagement in local education.
