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Northville Educational Foundation reports new student grants, membership program and spring events
Summary
Kate Mitchell, executive director of the Northville Educational Foundation, told the board NEF opened a student grant program, received nearly $100,000 in grant requests, and projects to fund $57,750 in first-round awards; NEF also highlighted upcoming events including the Glow Gala and STEAM Fair.
The Northville Educational Foundation updated the school board Tuesday on grant-making, programs and upcoming events that support Northville Public Schools.
Kate Mitchell, executive director of the independent nonprofit, told board members NEF expanded its grant program this year to allow students to apply; more than 50 students applied in the first round and 15 student projects received grants. Across both rounds of grants, NEF said it has seen nearly $100,000 in requests and projects to fund about $57,750.
Mitchell described NEF programming that supports classrooms and families districtwide: the NEF Super Sub program that gives nominated staff a half day off while district leaders fill their positions, the Northville STEAM Fair, music therapy at Cook School, and parent camp programming. NEF also launched a membership program offering perks such as early access to gala and golf tickets.
Upcoming events Mitchell listed include the Glow Gala (Neonite for Northville) on Saturday, March 1; the Northville STEAM Fair on Wednesday, April 23; and the NES golf outing on May 15. She said NEF typically brings about 250 community members to the gala, and that the event funds NEF programs.
Board members praised NEF’s role filling gaps and providing agile support for district needs. One board member referenced roughly $130,000 in NEF support while discussing the foundation’s contributions to Cook School and other programs. The board also noted NEF’s role in helping the district expand student-led grant opportunities.
Mitchell invited board members and community members to contact NEF for more information and to participate in upcoming events.
