21st Century Education Grants
21st Century Education Grants support area classroom teachers with educational projects in classrooms and in the field, prioritizing unmet community needs, collaboration, and local benefit.
Funder: Four County Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (Quarterly) | April 1, 2027 (Quarterly) | July 1, 2027 (Quarterly) | October 1, 2027 (Quarterly)
Funding Amounts: Grants are ordinarily made for one year
Summary: Supports area classroom teachers undertaking educational projects in classrooms and in the field.
Key Information: Schools or projects must be within the Foundation’s Michigan service area.
Description
Four County Community Foundation’s 21st Century Education Grants provide funding for area classroom teachers to carry out educational projects in the classroom and in the field. The program supports educational work in both settings. The Foundation also lists individual school funds for Almont, Armada, Capac, Dryden, Imlay City, and Romeo.
The education program operates within the Foundation’s broader grantmaking process, which supports progressive ideas in education, health, and community programs. Its priorities include projects addressing needs not adequately served by existing resources, encouraging additional funding and community support, fostering collaboration between organizations, and directly benefiting its service area. Review committees consider requests quarterly and recommend awards to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
