A local foundation

providing grant funding for District 271 educators that go above and beyond in their classrooms.
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The EXCEL Foundation funds grants to teachers for innovative classroom projects in Coeur d’Alene School District 271. These projects would not be funded with ongoing school maintenance dollars. Funding is meant to improve the learning experience of students and encourage teachers with creative approaches to education. Grants are not awarded based on particular areas of emphasis or rigid criteria. Instead, the EXCEL Board seeks unique and inventive ideas which will increase a students motivation to learn while developing higher level thinking skills and depth of knowledge.

Since 1987, The EXCEL Foundation has awarding over $2 million in grant funding within the Coeur d'Alene School District. Each year, hundreds of grant applications are written submitted by local educators to further the classroom experience for their students. 

The EXCEL Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization. 

$2 Million

Over $2 Million has been awarded in CDA School District 271 since 1987.

1,514

Over 1,500 grants have been awarded to local educators.

200

We have 200+ sponsors, partners, and donors contribute to The EXCEL Foundation every year.
Annual Fundraiser

THE BIG EVENT!

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 16, 2024  Coeur d'Alene Inn Best Western

The BIG Event is our yearly signature event. It’s our opportunity to showcase the previous year’s grant recipients, award grants for the current year and show the community the power of innovation and creativity in our school system. Join us for a fun evening with friends, auctions and more.  This year’s event is your opportunity to become involved in a truly groundbreaking effort to help our students achieve a higher level of learning.
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VISION

The EXCEL Foundation continues to maintain a recognizable visibility in the community as an organization committed to excellence in education, and is a vehicle for individuals and organizations in the community to make a difference in education through volunteer efforts, contributions, and gifts.