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The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Educational Foundation, Inc. provides funds for special and innovative programs for MCPS that regular funds cannot support.

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Featured Programs

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Our Programs

Help provide equitable opportunities for MCPS students, promote community engagement, and support MCPS strategic initiatives.

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Dine with Dignity

Help raise awareness and funds to preserve student dignity in the lunchroom.

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Give Backpacks

Support a student, class, school, or more.

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Scholarships

We are now accepting applications for the Ruth and Norman Rales - Patricia Baier O'Neill Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence

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5th Grade Challenge

Fifth Grade Challenge contestants win more than $14,000 in grants.

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Program Video

Executive Director Yolanda Pruitt discusses the foundation’s programs.

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MCPS By the Numbers

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Montgomery County Public Schools serves
160,564
students

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MCPS is the largest school system in Maryland and the
14th largest
in the United States

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Percentage of all MCPS students receiving free and reduced-price meals (FARMs)
38.7%

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With your help, MCPS provided
26,000+
students with backpacks in 2021

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