COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Maury County Public Schools (MCPS) is excited to announce that the Youth Educational Foundation (YEF) has awarded $29,750 in grants that will fund 27 educational projects across the school district! MCPS educators who applied for the grants detailed how their project idea would help their students grow academically or emotionally, teach them lifelong skills, or empower ownership and confidence. YEF reviewed all applications to determine winners and funding.

“We are deeply grateful for the generous financial support from the Youth Educational Foundation,” said Lisa Ventura, Superintendent of Maury County Public Schools. This funding will bring 27 creative, hands-on learning projects to life across our schools—directly benefiting students in every corner of our district. Investments like this empower our teachers to innovate and inspire, helping us provide every student with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.”

YEF, a local 501(c) (3) was established in 2013 to raise funds in support of better educational opportunities for students in Maury County. In the 2024-2025 academic school year, YEF awarded more than $72,000 to 42 projects and programs to 22 different schools and organizations in Maury County.

“YEF is proud to support Maury County Public Schools and thankful for our generous donors,” said Travis Groth, Youth Educational Foundation Board Chairman. “We hope these grants will provide enhanced opportunities for teachers to enrich the education of students across Maury County.”

Below are the YEF grant winners and a link to their pictures.

The mission of Maury County Public Schools is to provide the educational instruction, tools, and environment for every child to succeed in LIFE as Life-long Learners, Independent Thinkers, Fearless Innovators, and Exemplary Citizens.

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