OUR PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

Community support in action.

From music and art to career preparation and academic challenges, CFAF helps students discover new interests and build on their potential.

WHAT WE FUND

Learning takes many forms.

Columbia Falls Junior High Students playing saxophones in a band practice.

Columbia Falls Junior High students conducting a science experiment in a classroom. One is using a pipette to transfer liquid to a test tube.

Arts & Music

Helping students create, perform, and build confidence through visual and performing arts.

Science & Career

Supporting hands-on learning, practical skills, and early exposure to future careers.

Columbia Falls High School students standing outdoors in front of a large historic castle with towers on a school-funded international trip.

Global Learning

Expanding students’ understanding of other cultures, perspectives, and the wider world.

Academic Growth

Helping students challenge themselves with advanced coursework, competitions, and college-level options.

A CLOSER LOOK

Confidence that carries beyond the classroom.

The Columbia Falls Academic Foundation helps students take their research, ideas, and public-speaking skills to regional and national Speech & Debate competitions. These experiences give students a chance to learn, connect, and put their preparation into practice.

Recently Funded Projects

Speech & Debate

We help students take their ideas, research, and public-speaking skills beyond the classroom through regional and national competition opportunities.
Model United Nations

Students build research, diplomacy, and communication skills while exploring international issues and representing countries in Model UN.
Interscholastic Art Workshops

We support workshops and creative opportunities that give students more ways to experiment, develop skills, and express themselves through art.
Band & Choir

Funding for instruments, equipment, and performance resources helps more students participate fully in music and build confidence through performance.
Culinary Arts

Hands-on culinary experiences help students build real-world skills, work collaboratively, and explore pathways connected to food and hospitality.
All State Jazz Festival

We help students participate in experiences such as jazz festivals, where they can perform, learn from other musicians, and grow as artists.