What is the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education?
The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education [GPFPE] is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing private funding to enhance academic and enrichment programs for the Grosse Pointe Public School System. Our purpose is to augment public funding to improve the quality of education for students in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.
Our Mission
“The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education brings our community together to fund extraordinary educational opportunities for our children”
Who We Are
The Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education (GPFPE)is a non-profit organization with the mission of funding extraordinary educational opportunities for the students of the Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS).
Since 2007, the GPFPE has provided close to $3.5 million in funding to the GPPSS, supporting a diverse roster of programs and projects at every school and every grade level across the district.
The GPFPE delivers funding to the GPPSS twice a year through our unrestricted grant program, which allows educators, students and parents to apply for grants to support academic programs, instructional materials, or enrichment projects that include but are not limited to the following: Curriculum Initiatives and Supplements, Learning Resources, Research Projects, Pilot Programs, Academic Enrichment, Extracurricular, Co-curricular Projects, and Staff Development.
The GPFPE board of directors consists of 17 volunteer community members, including former educators, business and community leaders, parents and alumni.
Meet The Board
History
Founded in 2007…(our history still needs to be summarized)…(but end with this): Since that time, the GPFPE has provided close to $3.5 million in funding to the GPPSS, supporting a diverse roster of programs and projects at every school and every grade level across the district.
Get Connected
The GPFPE is a growing group of community members who are committed to the continued tradition of academic excellence in Grosse Pointe. Parents of school children and graduates come together with people who have no direct connection to the schools because they understand the relationship between an excellent public school system and the community experience we enjoy in Grosse Pointe. Our Board of Directors serve in a volunteer capacity bringing their diverse talents and professional experiences to the organization.