Welcome to the Amherst Education Foundation. Fifteen years of serving Amherst-Area Public Schools
The Amherst Education Foundation, Inc. is an independent, non-profit education fund committed to stimulating excellence, promoting equity, enhancing diversity and mobilizing broad community support for the public schools of Amherst, Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury. Our supporters include businesses, parents and other concerned citizens who share the belief that strong public schools are essential to a thriving town.
The Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) announces its 2010 grants, providing $40,000 to fund two exciting educational initiatives that together will benefit all students at every grade level in the district.
FAQ for 2010 Grants
AEF Board Meeting, September 23, 2010
The first Amherst Education Foundation Board meeting of the new fiscal year, and our official Annual Meeting is open to the public. Join us in the Porter Lounge at Converse Hall at Amherst College from 7:30 - 8:30 PM on September 23, 2010. We look forward to seeing you there.
March 17th News:
The Amherst Education Foundation has met its $5,000 matching challenge!
Thanks to all of our supporters (like you!) who made this possible, and to the anonymous donor who got it all started. The success of this matching grant will enable AEF to fully fund the exciting work already underway in our schools. For more information about what AEF is funding this year, just click on the link below.