GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation offers the following grant opportunities for Fauquier County public school educators.
EDUCATION TUITION ASSISTANCE
These grants of up to $500 per semester provide financial support to full-time or part-time permanent classified employees of Fauquier County Public Schools to take courses leading to professional teacher licensure, ensuring high-quality licensed teachers are available to all students in Fauquier County Public Schools. These grants reimburse employees for courses from an accredited college or university. Applications for Education Tuition Assistance grants are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligibility requirements:
Eligibility requirements:
- Full-time or part-time classified Fauquier County Public School division employee
- Commitment to continue as an educator within Fauquier County for at least three years
- Acceptance into an accredited college or university program leading to a teaching credential
- Transcript or other evidence of successful completion of the course at the A or B level (or “pass” in the case of a pass/fail course)
- Acknowledgement that the employee will not receive additional tuition reimbursement from another agency or organization that covers the amount reimbursed by FEIEF
- Complete this Google Form and upload the following required documents:
- Receipt of payment (bank or credit card statement)
- Proof of payment to the college/university (typically found in your college/university SIS account)
- Transcript with a passing score (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- Grants will not be awarded for courses that do not lead to Virginia teaching licensure.
EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
These grants provides financial assistance that enable dedicated Fauquier County public school teachers, educators, and administrators to participate in high-quality professional development opportunities that will impact their classroom teaching. These funds support participation in experiences that include conferences, seminars, research, cultural programs, and summer institutes. Since the program began in 1984, more than 200 educators have been awarded approximately $500,000 in grants to pursue a diverse list of opportunities. Annual applications for Educator Professional Development grants open each January.
Eligibility requirements:
Grants may not be awarded for required courses in pursuit of advanced degrees or activities that do not relate to the applicant's assigned teaching level or subject area.
Groups of Fauquier County teachers or staff working together in a particular school or subject area and for whom a shared experience strengthens the benefits to students are welcome to apply for the same grant.
The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation is solely responsible for the selection of award recipients and for determining the amount of financial assistance which is provided.
The activities of the Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation are financed through the generosity of local businesses, individuals, civic organizations and school parent groups. No public funds are used. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
For questions about your eligibility, contact Dr. Eileen Burgwyn.
Eligibility requirements:
- History as a teacher, educator, or administrator in Fauquier County Public Schools for a minimum of three (3) years
- Commitment to continue as an educator within Fauquier County
- Has not been awarded a grant in the previous three (3) years
Grants may not be awarded for required courses in pursuit of advanced degrees or activities that do not relate to the applicant's assigned teaching level or subject area.
Groups of Fauquier County teachers or staff working together in a particular school or subject area and for whom a shared experience strengthens the benefits to students are welcome to apply for the same grant.
The Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation is solely responsible for the selection of award recipients and for determining the amount of financial assistance which is provided.
The activities of the Fauquier Excellence in Education Foundation are financed through the generosity of local businesses, individuals, civic organizations and school parent groups. No public funds are used. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
For questions about your eligibility, contact Dr. Eileen Burgwyn.