The Waterford Foundation was founded in 1984 for the
sole purpose of providing necessary private funding to the Waterford School
District. Since then, literally thousands of Waterford students have
benefited from innovative curricular programs and cultural opportunities not
currently provided through the public school system.
Foundation grants have financed research and equipment; special materials and
teaching aids; computer, science, and mathematics workshops; guest lecturers;
and a diversity of outstanding instructional projects and programs. The
Foundation's annual educational awards and critically acclaimed programs
further enrich the youth and professional educators who are so vital to our
collective future.
The Foundation's cumulative grants have reached nearly
$700,000, a direct result of Foundation fundraisers and the generous support of
educators, businesses, and citizens committed to the future of public education
in Waterford. The Foundation provides no funds for teacher
salaries. Teachers volunteer their time or conduct Foundation projects
during regular school hours. Despite this fact, the amount contributed by
school employees has grown each year because they fervently support Waterford
Foundation's vital purpose and goals.
The Foundation's Board of Directors and the Grants
Committee disseminate guidelines for project funding, review grant proposals,
and determine the funding of such proposals. Awards are based on the
quality of the request and the potential benefits students will derive from the
plan. The Foundation makes a difference--a profound difference--by helping turn
today's dreams into tomorrow's reality...today's bright young students into
tomorrow's brilliant leaders.
To apply for a grant please use our
Grant Application.
MARGIE ARSEN EARLY CHILDHOOD GRANT
The Margie Arsen Early Childhood Grant was established in 2005
by the Arsen family. Margie Arsen taught at Stepanski Early
Childhood Center for fourteen years, during her 21 years
teaching career in the Waterford School District. Grants are
awarded each year from the applications submitted by staff
supervised through the Stepanski Center Administration. Only
grant applications which benefit the Stepanski Early
Childhood program will be considered. Grant applications will
be available the beginning of each year.
