NORTH GREENE
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
TEACHER GRANTS
NGEF's first initiative was creating a Teacher Grant Program. This provided funding for classroom supplies that would enhance academic programs, but were outside the scope of the regular budget.
Once the Teacher Grant Program was firmly established, NGEF Board Members looked for additional ways to support academic programs. Further discussions with community members, school personnel, local employers, and Lewis and Clark Community College administrators revealed a need for programs that offered North Greene High School students a way to be employable immediately after graduation from high school. The Board of Directors determined a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program would benefit the students and the community. NGEF, NG CUD #3, and Lewis and Clark Community College developed a partnership to bring the plan to fruition. NGEF received a $10,000.00 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation to offer scholarships to qualified high school students participating in the 16-week CNA class, and the first class of 10 North Greene High School students completed the program in December 2018. A fall semester CNA class has been taught at North Greene in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. There was not a class in 2020 due to COVID.
NGEF's CNA Program has expanded and is now a NGEF Vocational Education Support Program. This program provides financial support for vocational courses which include:
Tuition for dual-credit CNA and vocational classes
Classroom supplies for CNA, welding and construction classes
The North Greene Educational Foundation is non-for-profit within the North Greene Community Unit District #3 that are beyond the scope of the regular budget. NGEF operates on grants, donations, and funds generated by an annual golf outing.
To obtain Teacher Grant Request Form, email