Our Mission

The mission of the Dare Education Foundation is to enhance the educational experiences and opportunities for students and staff of Dare County Schools, through active partnership with the community.

 The Dare Education Foundation puts "Schools First".  DEF is an IRS-qualified non-profit organization that raises funds to help every student and every teacher in every public school in Dare County.

DEF is funded by private donations large and small, grants, sponsorships, and special events.  Funds are used to advance teacher training, create access to new educational opportunities for students, and provide support for innovative programs in our schools. 

DEF's efforts in putting "Schools First" enrich education for all our students and encourage community involvement in education, which we believe provide the foundation for a strong and vibrant quality of life in Dare County.

News and Events

 Paris Raffle Winner - Ron Lowe of Hatteras, NC!  The winning ticket was sold by Cape Hatteras Secondary School Teacher Elaine Whitaker!

 DEF Awards New Grants for the 2008-2009 School Year 

Pictured Above:  Bryant Brooks, Senior Manager of External Affairs for Dominion NC Power, presents Amy Montgomery, Executive Director of the Dare Education Foundation, and Frank Gajar, Board Member of DEF, with a check for $25,000 in support of Run Hill Ridge, the new teacher apartment complex in Kill Devil Hills.  Click here for full story.

 Read All About It! Download DEF's 2007-2008 Annual Report here.

 Buy A Commemorative Brick At Run Hill Ridge and Honor or Remember Someone Special

Grant Information - Click here for information about applying for a 21st Century Skills Grant from the Dare Education Foundation.