In 2018, Tideland provided Bright Ideas grant funding for this 18’ x 21’ carport used by Terra Ceia Christian School for their rabbit breeding program. (Karen Glass photo)

It’s the final call for Bright Ideas Education Grant applications! Educators with innovative ideas for hands-on classroom projects can apply for a grant of up to $2,000 from Tideland through September 15. Interested K–12 classroom teachers can find the application, grant- writing tips and other helpful information at ncbrightideas.com. Educators may apply for the grants as individuals or as a team.

Grants for the 2019–2020 school year will be awarded in November for projects in all grade levels and disciplines, including music, art, history, language, reading, science, mathematics and information technology, just to name a few. Last year, Tideland awarded $13,888 to local teachers to fund nine projects.

This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Bright Ideas program. Since its inception in 1994, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have awarded more than $12.2 million to sponsor nearly 11,700 projects benefiting 2.3 million students.