SAN MARCOS, Texas (Jan. 22, 2025) — As part of a continued commitment to support education and invest in the local community, Tanger Outlets San Marcos announces its 2024 TangerKids Grants recipients. Local winners include Mendez Elementary’s news program, Prairie Lea Highschool’s digital media class, and Del Valle High School’s Special Education class.

Tanger will donate 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 San Marcos is proud to support families in our community by investing in student success,” said Tanger San Marcos ‘Marketing Director Jarrett Medders. “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 Central Texas area. Del Valle High School received an extra $500 in funding as a runner up of TangerClub’s member’s choice voting.

Tanger San Marcos will celebrate TangerKids Day on Jan. 31 with oversized check presentations and goodies for each of the three (3) winning recipient

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