Full STEAM Ahead
The East Penn School District Education Foundation supports programs that put learning in motion by giving our students the tools they need to think actively in a complex and changing world.
Our Mission
To enrich, extend, and deepen the educational experiences of East Penn School District students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, the five pillars of critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem solving.
The Foundation by the Numbers
110+
THOUSAND Dollars IN GRANTS
Every year, the Foundation fulfills grant applications submitted by EPSD educators. Since 2018, we have awarded more than $110,000 for STEAM-related initiatives.
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CORPORATE SPONSORS
The Foundation partners with more than 85 Corporate Community Partners in a variety of ways that go beyond financial support.
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ANNUAL EVENTS
The Foundation hosts a Tailgate, Career Exploration Fair, and Golf Outing every year. These are the events that provide our annual funding.
February 16, 2026
$22,600 Awarded - 2026 Innovator Grants
Creativity was on full display during this year’s grant cycle as East Penn educators submitted an impressive slate of innovative ideas. Guided by criteria including innovation, impact, sustainability, and STEAM alignment, the Education Foundation is thrilled to award 10 grants totaling $22,600 for the 2025/2026 school year.
Every year, our EPSD educators get the opportunity to bring their creative vision to life through Education Foundation grant funding.
OUR TOP GRANT RECIPIENTS for 2026 are:
Lower Macungie Middle School was awarded a $5,000 grant for From Consumerism to Creation: Upcycling & Sustainability in Family and Consumer Sciences, proposed by Britt Linn, which integrates sustainability education into the 8th-grade curriculum and expands learning through an after-school DIY Fashion & Upcycling Club for students in grades 6–8 using hands-on design tools.
Madison Bruder of Emmaus High School was awarded a $5,000 grant for Hornet Makers: Building Skills for Independence and Entrepreneurship, providing students in Autistic Support and Life Skills programs with access to design and production tools to build vocational readiness, independence, and real-world skills.
Jill Schrader, Ross Kirk, Jeff Shreck, Kirsty Comer, and Bonne Bosco of the EPSD Elementary Art Department were awarded a $5,000 grant for What’s Glowing On? Illuminating Creativity. This will serve all of the EPSD elementary school buildings. This project allows students in grades K–5 to explore the intersection of light, color, and creativity through illuminated art experiences using glow-in-the-dark materials.
Get Involved
There are many ways you can get involved! Submit a grant proposal, shop Amazon Smile in our name, attend a Foundation event, even commit to an employee pledge. Every dollar helps EPSD educators get the resources they need to design and implement innovative instructional experiences that help their students develop a complete understanding of new technologies.
Innovator GRANTs
Grant applications have been awarded. We will share the results on social media.
Career Exploration Fair
This year, on April 19, EPSD students will get to explore career options and ask people who work in the industry more about their careers!