The Groton Dunstable Education Foundation (GDEF) funds grants for innovative classroom and curriculum programs, as well as professional development opportunities within the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, with the goal of inspiring students and educators to strive for the creativity and applied learning necessary to achieve more than they could have solely utilizing public funds. Since 2003, GDEF has awarded over 460 grants and contributed a total of nearly $600,000 to our district’s public schools. GDEF is a local, non-profit, volunteer organization.