Rye Education Foundation REF Grant Recipient Feedback Our Rye Elementary School community is in awe of REFs support and generosity. The grants we receive have allowed us to break down learning boundaries connect children to their passions and create enriching experiences that engage all students. A deep passion for unique learning is behind every grant funding decision and we see this committee of dedicated parents and community members as our thought partners in bringing our ideas to life for our students. Whether it is a specialized field trip texts that enable our students to see out into the world or celebrate their own identities or explore a new art medium REF grants validate the creativity of our RES staff and highlight a constant focus on unique learning opportunities.