Learning Links
The Learning Links grant supports innovative, hands-on classroom projects that enhance student engagement and academic achievement for public school teachers in select Western North Carolina counties.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates: September 25, 2026 (Application deadline — 5 p.m. on the last Friday in September)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per teacher/classroom; group projects may request up to $1,000 per teacher involved
Summary: Mini grants supporting hands-on, creative learning projects for public school teachers in select Western North Carolina counties.
Key Information: For public school teachers in Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, and Swain counties only.
Description
The Learning Links program offers mini grants to public school teachers in select Western North Carolina counties to support hands-on, creative learning projects. These projects are designed to boost student engagement, enthusiasm for learning, and academic achievement through experiential activities that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction. Funded projects must be innovative, imaginative, and directly aligned with the current curriculum, with a clear link to academic improvement.
