Public Education Funds
The Public Education Funds from the Community Foundation of South Georgia support innovative, hands-on classroom science and research projects for public school educators in select South Georgia counties.
Funder: Community Foundation of South Georgia
Due Dates: October 29, 2026: Application Deadline
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 projects.
Summary: Mini-grants for public school educators in select South Georgia counties to support innovative, hands-on classroom projects not funded by school budgets.
Description
The Community Foundation of South Georgia's Public Education Funds provide annual mini-grants to public school educators in Brooks County, Grady County, Thomas County, and Thomasville City. These grants are designed to enable creative, student-centered classroom projects that extend beyond traditional school budgets, encouraging hands-on learning and meaningful student engagement. Since its inception, the initiative has awarded over $683,000 to empower teachers to enhance educational outcomes in the region. Funding is made available through county-specific education funds and is intended for projects that foster academic excellence and enrichment.
