GIEF Blog
Grosse Ile Educational Foundation is proud of our commitment to funding unique educational experiences on Grosse Ile. To date, GIEF has funded close to $1,500,000 in educational grants to the GI schools and the community.
Scroll through our blog page for re-cap of our creative fundraising events and the latest grants that the GIEF has awarded.
The Island Beacon Honors the 25th Anniversary of the GIEF
The GIEF would like to thank Bill Stevenson, Island Beacon Contributing Writer and GIEF Board Member, for his May 2020 Island Beacon article highlighting the 25th anniversary of the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation. The GIEF [...]
It’s an Awesome 80’s Party!! Save the Date! Don’t miss this year’s Spring Fundraiser!
Update: The Grosse Ile Educational Foundation has decided to postpone our "Totally Awesome 80's Party" until it is safe to celebrate with all of our donors. We will keep you updated. Thank you for [...]
The GIEF Funds 3D Pen Grant for Mrs. Metric’s STEAM Class!
The GIEF was proud to fund a technology grant for Mrs. Metric’s amazing STEAM class. We were able to provide 21 3D Pens for Grosse Ile elementary students to bring their designs to life [...]
Please Join us at the Derby Day Race for Music Fundraiser! BUY TICKETS HERE or BE A SPONSOR!!
The GIEF is asking for your help to raise money to fund a significant grant initiative - broadening and enhancing the Grosse Ile K-12 music education program. This initiative will include new instruments for [...]
GIEF Funds Over $8000 in Teacher Grants in September!
The GIEF is proud to kick off the new school year with these wonderful educational opportunities at our schools. Thank you to the GI teachers who continue to think outside of the box to enhance [...]
GIEF Funds Bennett’s Social Studies Grant!
Middle School students gathered today with Cliff Whitehouse and Kurt Kobiljak to celebrate the funding of a grant written by Brett Bennett to purchase an interactive map of Africa. The large map is 23' x [...]