Public Education Funds
This grant funds innovative, hands-on classroom projects for public school educators in select South Georgia counties to enhance student learning beyond regular school budgets.
Funder: Community Foundation of South Georgia
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 for Brooks, Thomas, and Thomasville City educators; up to $1,000 (mini-grant) or $5,000 (maxi-grant) for Grady County educators; one-year awards.
Summary: Mini-grants for educators in select South Georgia counties to support innovative, student-focused classroom projects not typically funded by school budgets.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to public school educators in Brooks, Grady, Thomas counties, and Thomasville City.
Description
The Community Foundation of South Georgia’s Public Education Funds provide mini-grants to public school educators in Brooks County, Grady County, Thomas County, and Thomasville City. These grants are intended to support creative and innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and engagement, particularly those that go beyond what standard school budgets can support. Since inception, the program has awarded over $652,000 to educators in these four school systems, fostering educational innovation and enriching student experiences.
