MARYLAND–The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announces the 2013 deadline for the Education Awards Grant Program. Public and private schools on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore must submit proposals no later than Friday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m.
In 2012, the Community Foundation awarded $45,000 for programs benefiting local students. Grants supported a range of programs including the arts, technology, literacy, leadership development, environmental education, and peer mentoring program.

Individual grant amounts will likely range from $500-$5,000 and will support public and private schools in the counties of Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester. Grants will be awarded to those schools that demonstrate creativity and innovation through programs designed to enhance the educational experience for students.   The Community Foundation also recognizes the most innovative proposal each year with the prestigious Mary Gay Calcott Award. In 2012, the Community Foundation recognized the Wicomico County TAD Program with the eighth annual Mary Gay Calcott Award of Excellence.         Grants will be awarded during American Education Week in November.  Copies of grant guidelines and application forms are available at  www.cfes.org or by calling 410-742-9911.
Since 1984, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has been serving the needs of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties granting more than $30 million over the past 10 years. Through the generosity and vision of our donors, CFES awarded grants totaling more than $5.4 million in fiscal year 2013. CFES brings together donors and builds on community assets through scholarship grants, advocacy, and leadership development.  By focusing on people, organizations, neighborhoods, and nonprofit capacity building, the Foundation addresses community needs in the areas of health, education, arts and culture, community development, and the environment.