The Island Education Foundation was established in 1994 to provide increased educational opportunities for Deer Isle and Stonington residents. To accomplish this, IEF seeks to stimulate and support the efforts of school personnel, parents, local organizations and other citizens to develop educational activities and experimental programs which expand and enhance the standard academic curriculum.

IEF funding is independent of the CSD budget, although school administration approval is required for all public-school projects we support. IEF seeks to promote innovative experiments which may promote new teaching methods, focus on under-served groups, or encourage team efforts to launch new programs.

Terms of Award

• The grantee must work through a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public organization.
• Grants may only be used for the purpose stated in the award letter.
• Unexpended grants must be returned.
• IEF will not fund equipment or capital improvement projects
• A final report and evaluation of the project are required.

Components of the Island Education Foundation include the Reach Auditorium Fund, the Tennis Fund, the Garland Scholarship Fund, and the Hodermarsky Arts Fund, all of which are dedicated funds. For more information or to receive a grant application, please contact the school offices or any Trustee of the IEF.