Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund
The Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund supports innovative educational projects in the Black Hawk School District, promoting creative teaching and learning approaches outside the standard school budget.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical annual awards total up to ~$16,000 for Black Hawk EIE and related funds; individual grant sizes vary.
Summary: Supports innovative educational programs in the Black Hawk School District through community-driven, privately funded grants.
Key Information: Grant funds must support projects outside the regular school district budget and are not subject to school board oversight.
Description
The Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund provides grants to support creative and innovative educational programming in the Black Hawk School District. The fund operates independently of the school board and is designed to encourage achievement, foster local business and civic engagement, and provide educational opportunities not typically funded by tax dollars. Grants are intended for projects that benefit students and staff, enabling exploration of new teaching and learning approaches.
