The Madison Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that awards teacher-initiated grants in Madison Public Schools. We fund great ideas that inspire educators and energize the academic and creative lives and social emotional health of students. Since 2003, MEF has awarded more nearly 700 grants totaling more than $2.1 million dollars across all grade levels and curriculum areas. We are able to make a difference through individual donations, fundraising events and initiatives, and corporate sponsorships.
Visit MEF at Bottle Hill Day
Be sure to stop by the MEF Booth on Waverly to spin the MEF Grant Wheel, buy raffle tickets for awesome prize baskets sponsored by Kate Hamilton Homes (Kate is an MEF Board member!), and enjoy "MEF Story Time" with VIP readers from our elementary schools.
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday to tell you all about MEF and share our love of reading in our special Story Time tent!
Sponsor MEF in 2024
There are many ways for local businesses to invest in MEF. Your FINANCIAL contribution helps us fund inspiring, innovative, and necessary enrichment grants in our schools. Your IN-KIND contribution to our Pickleball Tournament Prize Baskets and/or Fall Gala Silent Auction helps us host exciting events and fundraise for our grantmaking program. Learn more and start your sponsorship HERE.
Thank you to our 2024 MEF Sponsors!
Apply for a Grant
All information needed to apply for a grant is here.
Resource Tools for Grants
Have further questions about applying for a grant? Many of your answers are found on this page.
Events
Register for the Virtual Madison 5K running from May 1-31, 2021.
Grants Awarded
All of the grants awarded throughout the years are listed here.
MEF In the News
MEF Receives a $5,000 Grant from ConnectOne Bank
Donate
Please consider a donation!
The MEF mission is to award grants that help faculty and staff inspire and challenge Madison public school students. MEF funds great ideas that energize the academic and creative life of students but are above and beyond our school district budget.
Stay Connected
Attend or volunteer for our two signature events.
Keep the grant pipeline flowing with a donation.
Have a question? Interested in getting involved? Contact us
There are many ways to connect with MEF. We look forward to hearing from you!