Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund

Get To Know Us

The Black Hawk EIE Fund supports educational programming outside of the boundaries of the Belmont school district budget to help subsidize state cutbacks to the local district, and give teachers and students the opportunity to explore and discover creative ways to teach and learn.

Learn About Our EIE Grants

Gifts to Excellence in Education funds are an investment in quality education for today’s students and future generations. Private resources allow for educational programming not typically funded by tax dollars.

Your gift can be a lasting and meaningful way of recognizing a special person or event in the life of your family, organization or business, or as a statement that you value education today and into the future. Donations to any EIE Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible.

Annual grant application deadline: April 1.

The Impact of the Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund

  • Caring for Kids – Black Hawk Warrior Program

Black Hawk School Districts

  • New carpet area
  • Sensory room
  • Recovery couch in nurses station and supplies
  • Art curriculum and English language learners
  • Corel draw fablab software
  • Quizizz subscription
  • Champion games

2024 TOTAL: $12,373*

*includes both Black Hawk EIE and South Wayne Community Fund grants

Apply For a Grant

Annual grant application deadline: April 1

Grant Guidelines

Tips and tools for you to use as you prepare your application. Print out this PDF as you prepare your grant for a quick checklist of your progress.

Give the Gift of Education

Donations to the Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund are welcome at any time of the year. All gifts are tax deductible. Mail a check to this address, or click the button to donate online.
Black Hawk Area Excellence in Education Fund
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 733
Monroe, WI 53566

Donor Services Representative

Profile photo of DSR Linda Gebhardt
Linda Gebhardt
Phone: (608) 758-0883

Advisory Board Members

The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who serve independently of the school district. The advisory board initiates fundraising activities and determines annual grant awards:

Renita Berget
Renee Buisker
Kathy Hartwig
Deb Larson
Rosann Markese
Connie Meier
Mavis Rood
Rhonda Hartwig