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?
CVEF Scholarship Awarded
Graduating senior Hayden O’Sullivan received CVEF’s scholarship award at the annual CRHS Senior Awards Night. He is headed to the University of Southern California in the fall. Congratulations, Hayden! Click here to see all of our scholarship recipients.
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
2026 Grants Awarded
CVEF awarded nine grants to local organizations for the coming year. Click here to see how you or someone you know can benefit from these grants.
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.