Caroline County Public Schools Education Foundation

The Caroline County Public Schools Education Foundation (CEF) is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under 26 U.S.C. 501(C) (3) and to which contributions are tax deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C.170. The Caroline Education Foundation (CEF) exists to promote and fund innovative educational activities, programs, and initiatives that directly benefit the students, teachers, and administrators of Caroline County Public Schools. We support endeavors of every kind, working both independently and in partnership with community and government agencies, to ensure a thriving, modern learning environment.

The CEF’s work is made possible primarily through the generous contributions from Fort Walker Forestry and private donors committed to the future of our students. Virginia law now allows taxpayers to voluntarily donate all or part of their state income tax refund to qualified organizations as approved by the General Assembly, which includes a public school foundation. Any individual eligible to receive a tax refund may designate at the time of filing their return a specified dollar amount of their refund to go to the Caroline County Public Schools Education Foundation. Please refer to Virginia Schedule ADJ and use school foundation code 033001.

CEF PROGRAMS

CEF Charity Golf Tournament

Every spring, The Golf Club at Mattaponi Springs generously sponsors and hosts the CEF Charity Golf Tournament, a highly anticipated annual event that raises vital funds for the Foundation. This school year’s tournament is scheduled for April 24, 2026.

Innovation Grants

CCPS is excited to partner with The Caroline Education Foundation to offer teachers the opportunity to apply for a CEF Innovation Grant. A total of $7,500 in funding is available for the 2025-2026 school year. These grants encourage and reward innovative classroom instructional approaches supportive of college and career readiness, technology integration, critical thinking/problem solving, STEM/STEAM, project based learning, student leadership/collaboration, etc. The Caroline Education Foundation will award Innovation Grants between the amounts of $200 minimum to $500 maximum per selected applicant or team of applicants (no more than two applicants per grant application). The application window will begin on July 31 – September 2 with the CEF committee notifying selected recipients in mid- September.  Think innovatively about how this grant could positively impact classrooms and students throughout the year.

CEF Innovation Grant Flyer Print PDF Version
CEF Innovation Grant Application Print PDF Version

Innovative Program Funding

The Caroline Education Foundation (CEF) provides funding for approved innovative projects that expand and enrich educational opportunities for CCPS administrators, teachers, and students. Supported programs should demonstrate clear, measurable outcomes and include an evaluation process to assess their impact and success. 

CEF Building/ Program Funding Request Instructions Print PDF Version

CEF Building/ Program Funding Request Form Print PDF Version

Aspire Scholarship Program 

The CEF ASPIRE Teacher Pathway Program recruits and invests in dedicated high school seniors who are committed to returning to inspire the next generation as teachers in Caroline County Public Schools.

CCPS Hall of Fame 

The CCPS Hall of Fame, which will induct its first class in 2025, is the signature event of the CEF.  Click HERE for more information.

Dancing Classrooms

The CEF is pleased to help support the expansion of the Dancing Classrooms of Richmond program. After a successful pilot at Madison Elementary, where all 5th-grade students met twice weekly for 10 weeks to learn various ballroom dances, the program will expand to all county elementary schools next year. This initiative goes beyond dance steps—it nurtures social-emotional growth, builds confidence, and strengthens teamwork among students. CEF is partnering with the Caroline County Foundation for Education, Recreation, and Wellness to help fund this joyful, impactful experience for more students in the 2025-2026 school year.