The kick off of the 2023-24 Bright Ideas grant application program is here!

Everyday there are new ideas that can help a child learn better. These ideas are not often in the school budget and that's where a Bright Ideas grant can help.

The Bright Ideas program awards grants to teachers in certified, public K-12 schools, who have innovative, classroom-based ideas.

Project ideas can come from anywhere, in any subject and amount up to $2,500.

Since 1994, educators statewide have received $15 million to fund over 14,200 projects affecting 3.5 million students.

Each year, South River EMC awards at least $50,000 in grant funding to teachers in parts of Harnett, Johnston, Sampson and Cumberland counties.

Applications for professional development will not be considered.

The application period opens April 1, 2023, so get ready. Educators with applications in by Aug. 15, 2023, are eligible to win a $100 Visa gift card. The final application deadline is Sept. 15. 2023.

South River EMC accepts applications online at ncbrightideas.com. If you’re interested in learning more about this program, visit sremc.com or e-mail connections@sremc.com.

Begin applying April 1, 2023, at ncbrightideas.com.