Edgerton Community Fund
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Established in 2001, the Edgerton Community Fund is a permanent financial resource for the Edgerton community and a means for Edgerton supporters to match their philanthropy to community needs. Each year a portion of the Fund’s earnings are given back to the community in the form of grants. The Fund is advised by volunteer board members who take responsibility for fundraising and grant distribution.
Awarded from the Edgerton Fund:
Building the Foundation of Reading with Decodable Texts
8th Grade Achieve College Campus Tours
Extend Outdoor Learning
Microscopes for Science Field Work
High Interest Books for Classroom Libraries
Book Promotions 2nd—5th grade
Bringing Engaging and Academically Accessible Books to Readers
Awarded from the Jim “Plugger” Plautz Endowment Fund:
Awarded from the Buck Jenkins Fund:
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.
The Fund is advised by a committee of community volunteers who initiate fundraising activities and determine grant awards:
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