Learning Links
The Learning Links grant funds innovative, hands-on classroom projects for public school teachers in select Western North Carolina counties to boost student engagement and academic achievement.
Funder: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Due Dates: September 25, 2026 (Full application deadline; annual, last Friday in September)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per teacher/classroom; group projects may request up to $1,000 per teacher/classroom involved.
Summary: Mini grants for public school teachers in select Western NC counties to support hands-on, creative classroom projects.
Key Information: Only public school teachers in eligible counties/Qualla Boundary may apply; funds cannot be used for salaries or basic equipment.
Description
The Learning Links program provides mini grants to public school teachers in Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, and Swain counties, as well as the Qualla Boundary in Western North Carolina. The goal is to foster enthusiasm for learning and encourage students to stay in school through graduation by funding hands-on, creative, and experiential projects that directly align with classroom curriculum and promote academic improvement. Projects may take place outside traditional classroom settings and should demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching.
