The early bird deadline may have passed on Aug. 15 (shoutout to those who already applied and scored a shot at a gift card!), but don’t worry—you still have time to submit your application.

What is Bright Ideas?

Bright Ideas is a grant program supporting innovative, hands-on classroom projects in public K–12 schools. It’s funded by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, who’ve invested more than $16.5 million into education since 1994—benefiting nearly 4 million students statewide.

Every year, South River EMC alone awards over $50,000 in grants to local teachers across four counties!

What Kind of Projects Get Funded?

The sky’s the limit! Past projects have included:

• Creative reading programs
• Interactive escape room kits
• Coding robots
• High-tech science equipment

If it helps students learn in a fun and engaging way, it’s worth submitting!

What You Need to Know:

• Deadline to apply: September 15
• Grant amount: Up to $2,500
• How to apply: Online only at ncbrightideas.com
• No limit on how many times you can apply

So, get those ideas ready and apply before Sept. 15. Your next classroom breakthrough could be just one Bright Ideas grant away!