TEACHERS: SUBMIT BRIGHT IDEAS GRANT APPLICATIONS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 23 DEADLINE
September 7th, 2016
Time is running out for teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from Four County EMC�s Bright Ideas education grant program. Educators with creative ideas for hands-on classroom projects must submit their application by September 23 deadline.
Interested teachers can find the application, grant-writing tips and more information on the Bright Ideas grant website at www.ncbrightideas.com or http://www.fourcty.org/.
“Since 1994, the Bright Ideas education grant program has provided more than $10.2 million for 9,800 projects benefitting more than 2 million students across North Carolina,” said Gay Johnson, Director of Corporate Communications of Four County EMC. “We are committed to local communities, and we believe there’s no better way to contribute than by investing in the education of our youth.”
Four County EMC and North Carolina’s electric cooperatives collectively have allocated close to $600,000 to give to educators across the state during the 2016-2017 school year.
The grants will be awarded in November for projects in all grade levels and all disciplines, including math, science, art, language, English and history. Last year, Four County EMC awarded more than $19,500 to fund 23 grants illuminating classroom projects.
The Bright Ideas grant application requires an outline of the proposed project, a detailed budget and a description of the benefit to students. Applicants are encouraged to highlight the innovative, creative elements of the project and to proofread carefully. Teachers, submit your application by September 23!