As part of a continued commitment to support education and invest in the local community, Tanger Outlets in Riverhead recently announced its 2024 TangerKids Grants recipients. Local winners include Cayuga Elementary School in Lake Grove, to create a sensory room; Hampton Bays Middle School in Hampton Bays, benefitting their Life Skills Academy; and Mattituck-Cutchogue Elementary School in Cutchogue, benefitting their school decodable book library.

Tanger donated over $190K across the country to fund classroom investments through the TangerKids 2024 Grants program. Title 1 schools represent more than 60% of the recipients selected by Tanger centers. ​ ​

“Tanger Riverhead is proud to support families in our community by investing in student success,” said Tanger Riverhead Marketing Director Lesley Anthony. “Each year, we listen closely to the specific needs of our local educators and provide funding for projects that make a real difference. Over the years, we’ve seen firsthand how these grants help create more inclusive and productive learning environments, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.”

Throughout the program’s history spanning nearly 30 years, Tanger has contributed more than $3.7 million to school-focused initiatives in the communities it serves. The annual program is eligible for public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12. Applications were open from Aug. 12 – Oct. 18, 2024, and winners were chosen from numerous applicants within the Long Island area. Cayuga Elementary School received an extra $1,000 in funding as the winner of TangerClub’s member’s choice voting. ​ ​

Tanger Riverhead celebrated TangerKids Day on Jan. 31 with check presentations at each school. ​

To learn more about TangerKids Grants, please visit grants.tanger.com.