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?
Talk of the Towns Returns
Save the date! Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Galluzzo Theater, Independent Day School, Middlefield. Join us for a quartet of lively talks by members of our community. Click here for more information.
Meet the 2026 Executive Board
CVEF is pleased to announce our 2026 Executive Board!
PRESIDENT: Maggie Peterson
VICE PRESIDENT: Nancy Earls
SECRETARY: Lindsey Herzig
TREASURER: Liz Conroy
Betsy St. John — 2025 Howard Kelley Award Honoree
CVEF recognized Middlefield resident Betsy St. John as the 2025 recipient of the Howard Kelley Community Service Award. She was honored at the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation’s (CVEF’s) annual reception, held on October 23 at Indian Springs Golf Course. Click here for more information.
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.