To improve the quality of education for our students, we must start with supporting our teachers. The Manatee Education Foundation strives to be a support unit for teachers. We have joined with local corporations to provide support for teachers to innovate in their classrooms and improve learning opportunities for students.
MEF Teacher Impact Grants
The 2025-2026 grant application is now available.
Applications are due by: September 30, 2025
Presented by Manatee Education Foundation
Manatee Education Foundation strives to improve the quality of education for our students. The first step often involves providing support for our teachers and their classrooms. We awarded $161,000 through our Teacher Impact Grants during the 2025-2026 school year. MEF teams-up with local businesses, organizations and individuals to fund this popular program and make the Teacher Impact Grants possible. Thanks to our community for all of the support and generous contributions that make this program a success.
Click the link above to access our new grant application platform. You can create your login credentials the first time you use the link. Be sure to save your new credentials to login on future visits.
Partner in Payroll Program
Becoming a Partner in Payroll is an easy and meaningful way to give back to our school community. Please consider signing up and 100% of your contribution supports MEF programs, including teacher grants.
Excellence in Education Awards
We proudly partner with the School District of Manatee County to celebrate the Educator of the Year and Support Employee of the Year, bringing our community together in one powerful celebration of excellence.
Save the Date: The 2027 Excellence in Education Awards are on January 28, 2027.
We hope you can join us to celebrate our outstanding educators and support staff. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event.