Trenton Educational Foundation

2025-26

September 2025

TEF Inspires...Our Trenton Wall of Fame!

See our past recipients here

Signature Event Nov. 14, 2026

Cheers To A New School Year!

One board. One community.

A whole lot of support.

Cheers to a New School Year!


Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are thrilled to kick off our 18th consecutive year of supporting Trenton students and educators through the Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF)!


This fall, we have already jumped into action by welcoming 13 new educators to theTrenton Public Schools with a $250 New Teacher Grant for their classrooms. This annual tradition is our way of saying, “We are here for you” — and is just one example

of the many grants and scholarships we provide to enhance learning opportunities across TPS.


Right now, our Fall Grant Cycle is open! Educators can apply for funding — up to $3,000 per project — to bring innovative ideas to life that are not covered by the district budget.


All of this is possible because of YOU. Your generosity fuels every grant, scholarship, and program we offer.

Our biggest source of support is our annual Signature Event fundraiser, and this year promises to be another unforgettable evening. You’ll find all the details in this e-newsletter.


If you haven’t yet, now’s the perfect time to reserve your spot for November 14 and help us continue inspiring students and empowering teachers throughout our district. Together, we’re making a difference — one grant at a time.


With appreciation,

Linda Kell

Board Chair



Peter Poulos

Executive Director



Our TEF partners-Thank you!

What Your Donations Have Inspired!

New Teacher Grants

$250 to 10 New Trenton Educators-Sept. 2025

Trenton Educational Foundation - Timeline for Grants 2025-26


STAFF EDUCATIONAL GRANT Cycle (up to $3,000): 

· September 10 - October 8, 2025 - Applications are accepted 

· October 9-14, 2025 - Grant Committee meets to review submitted proposals

· October 15, 2025 – TEF Board approval of grants

· October 27, 2025 - Board of Education approval of grants 

· October 29, 2025 - Notification of grant status to applicants 



MINI-EDUCATIONAL GRANT Cycle (up to $1,000):

· January 5 – February 6, 2026 - Applications are accepted 

· February 9-16, 2026 - Grants Committee meets to review submitted proposals

· February 18, 2026 - TEF Board Approval of grants 

· February 23, 2026 - Board of Education approval of grants

· February 25, 2025 - Notification of grant status to applicants


COLLABORATIVE EDUCATIONAL GRANT Cycle (over $3,000):

· Applications are accepted throughout the year.

· Grants Committee will meet periodically (as needed) to review submitted proposals.

· Presentations may be requested.

Join us! Tickets $75/each

Premium Bar -Enhanced Short Program trentonedfoundation.org

Join Us! Nov. 14 for a trip of a lifetime!

Sponsorship Opportunities!



We now take Venmo! For donations, for tickets and for sponsorships



You can make a donation in memory or honor of a special person and have your message displayed on our website.

2024-25 Educator Grant Recap

Educator Grant Recap 2024-25

Great News!

The TEF now has the opportunity to pursue YEAR-ROUND funding for “BIG IDEAS”! What this means is now anyone – including YOU – can submit a “BIG IDEA”. It may be someone who may not have been funded for a past TEF Grant request, someone who may need more to fund a current IDEA or even a current grant recipient, or anyone (parent, grandparent, or student) in the community that has a school, classroom or student-related IDEA. Get the Application!

TEF Inspires... Kroger Purchases

Do you shop at Kroger? You can help the Trenton Educational Foundation!


Visit http://www.kroger.com. Once logged into your Kroger account, search for Trenton Educational Foundation, Inc either by name or GQ387 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. TEF gets a donation based on your purchase!


*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to our organization.

Thank you for your Memorials and Teacher Recognition Donations!

Major Sponsors

Jean M. Pendell Endowment Scholarship Fund

Beth Ann Mace

Thank you!

For supporting Trenton Educational Foundation! www.trentonedfoundation.org in 2024-25!


Thank you to those who have donated in memory of a special Trenton Graduate or Teacher. Those special intentions live on through students benefiting from inspiring Teacher Grants and Scholarships.

Tirico Family Fund

Contact Us

734-365-0672



trentoneducationalfoundation@gmail.com

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