What is an EIE Fund? Excellence in Education (EIE) funds are a means to strengthen our school communities with the use of private charitable resources. EIE funds are awarded for the benefit of school district students and staff. They encourage creative and innovative educational programs, recognize and reward outstanding achievement, and encourage local business, civic and community involvement and investment in schools. EIE funds are community-supported funds that operate independently of school board oversight. All EIE funds are components of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
- Since its founding in 2005, the Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund has awarded nearly $36,384 to the School District of Black Hawk in grants to support local schools, teachers, and students.
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
Black Hawk Excellence in Education Fund 2026 Grants:
- IXL Computer Based Individual Learning System
- Champion Games in Boscobel – Track Inclusive Students
- Update Classroom iPads to Support Early Literacy & Learning
- Athlete Mentor Reading Project
2026 TOTAL: $4,745
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
c/o Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 733
Monroe, WI 53566
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 BergetRenee Buisker
Kathy Hartwig
Deb Larson
Rosann Markese
Connie Meier
Mavis Rood
Rhonda Hartwig
Debra Meythaler-Neff.