Do you have an idea for your classroom that would:

Help them stretch academically or grow emotionally?

Teach them skills they’ll value for life?

Improve the mental wellbeing of your students (and you!)?

OR

Give them a chance to take ownership of something and build confidence?

Tell us about it and you could win funding to make it a reality! We’re a local nonprofit here in Maury County called the Youth Educational Foundation and we support teachers and counselors in the school system by providing funding for their ideas to create opportunities for youth.

Applying is easy. Submit a funding request online at yefmaury.com/apply by Monday, September 2 to be considered for fall funding. We’ll announce the winners and distribute the funds in September. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to email us at info@yefmaury.com.

Good luck, and may the best ideas win!!

The Youth Educational Foundation (YEF) was founded in 2013 with a purpose of raising and distributing funds within Maury County to create opportunities for youth that inspire dreams, develop passion, and shape the future leaders of our community.

Since its inception, YEF has provided funds for several organizations. In the past few years YEF has grown and shifted focus to offer funding to teachers and counselors within the school system in Maury County who have a project or program that goes beyond regular classroom activities. Some examples include social emotional learning programs, reading and science clubs, electric vehicle teams, and student ambassador programs.

We encourage educators who have creative ideas for programs or projects that are outside the normal classroom activities to apply for a YEF-mini grant! On our website you will find descriptions of past projects we’ve funded, an overview of what we consider for funding and what we do not, and the application for the upcoming funding cycle.

We accept applications year-round and award funding twice a year, in September and February. You can apply online any time at yefmaury.com. (The next deadline for review is January 12, 2024). Please submit your application online at www.yefmaury.com by Friday, January 12, 2024 to be considered for February funding.

Visit www.yefmaury.com to learn more.