The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation was founded in March 2008 as an independent education foundation. The mission of CVEF is to promote excellence, innovation and creativity through education for the community and to encourage lifelong learning in Durham and Middlefield by awarding grants and supporting programs.
WHAT’S NEW?
2025 Grants Awarded!
CVEF is delighted to announce that 18 grants were awarded in June, representing organizations, towns, schools, individuals and libraries. It is always amazing and humbling to see the wealth of ideas and projects coming out of Durham and Middlefield. Click here to see the entire list.
Meet the 2025 Executive Board
CVEF is pleased to announce our 2025 Executive Board!
PRESIDENT: Maggie Peterson
VICE PRESIDENT: Nancy Earls
SECRETARY: Lindsey Herzig
TREASURER: Liz Conroy
Nominate Someone You Know!
The Howard Kelley Community Service Award is given annually, and we are always looking for nominations from the community. Do you know someone you would recommend? Click here for a list of our past recipients, as well as criteria for consideration.
Get involved!
There are many ways to be a part of the CVEF community. Volunteer to help with our events and our granting process; as an individual or a business, become a financial donor. Our success depends upon your support and involvement.
grants
Our annual grants cycle is the cornerstone of our mission. We look to members of our community to provide fresh, creative proposals. Is there an educational project you envision? Bring it to life with a CVEF grant.