Pee Dee Electric is partnering with outstanding educators to bring their creative lesson plans to life! Starting April 1, 2026, teachers can apply for a Bright Ideas education grant of up to $2,000 to fund projects that enhance student success in the classroom. Applications and more information about the program can be found at ncbrightideas.com.
The 2026-27 school year marks the 32nd year that North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have funded educators’ innovative projects. During that time, Pee Dee Electric has awarded more than $359,000 for 272 projects that have benefited thousands of students in Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and Union counties. Grants are available in all curriculum areas including art, science, history, music, mathematics and more.
Bright Ideas grant applications will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2026, but teachers are encouraged to apply early.
Supported by all 26 electric cooperatives in North Carolina, Bright Ideas grants have contributed nearly $17 million to N.C. classrooms, funding more than 16,000 projects and benefiting close to four million students statewide since 1994
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Support for youth and education is part of our continued commitment to building a brighter future for the communities we serve.
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