The foundation is dedicated to excellence in education through the
identifiction, development, and distribution of resources to benefit and
enrich the students of the Marlboro Township School District.
Since its inception in 2000, the Marlboro Educational Foundation has distributed over $360,000 for numerous grants to Marlboro Township teachers, providing them with a stream of unencumbered monies in support of their ideas on how to enrich the curriculum for their students.
Small grants, ranging from $200-$750 for one teacher, or $750-$2,500 for consortia of teachers/administrators, are available. Applications are reviewed by a peer committee. Grants are generally awarded in the fall and, depending on the resources available, sometimes in the spring of each school year.
With New Jersey public schools continuing to face budget challenges, the role of Educational Foundations has become essential in enhancing the educational growth of school districts. In Marlboro, New Jersey, the Township’s K-8 School District’s Board of Education recently approved of 33 grants totalling $32,890 (in addition to over $10,000 given in the fall) awarded by the Trustees of the Marlboro Educational Foundation. The 2011 grants will expose the Marlboro community and its students to a multitude of new ideas and experiences within literacy, language, music, science, math, technology and art.
The Trustees, supporters and the district look forward to seeing their efforts realized as the 2011 grants come to life in the classroom and the schools. Some highlights of 2011 will be Magical Metamorphosis at Frank J. Dugan Elementary, Bailemos! at Marlboro Middle School, Animation Sensation at Robertsville and implementation of a 9/11 Curriculum for the older students at Marlboro Elementary School.
The Foundation’s devoted team of Trustees and volunteers plan events to raise money, but they also serve the vital function of generating community support for the Marlboro public schools. From the annual spectacular Restaurant Tasting Evening to the Calendar Raffle to simple efforts like the annual Warm Winter Wishes campaign --where families can donate any amount to honor district teachers, staff and administration with a unique certificate of appreciation-- the Foundation has inspired local vendors, corporations and individual donors to celebrate Marlboro’s excellence in education.
To apply for a grant, you need to go to the school district's intranet site to obtain the latest application. Grant applications are due by October 15.