Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Student problem-solving and collaboration tools
  • Lexington School District One elementary schools
  • School principals and program coordinators

Geography

  • Brain-based learning environments

Other requirements

  • Schools must provide 10% match funding
  • Fidget-friendly classrooms and flexible seating
  • Equity and diversity in curriculum materials
  • 3D printing and design/technology integration

Overview

21st Century Innovation Grants for Elementary Schools

Funder: Lexington One Educational Foundation

Geographic Scope: Lexington School District One, elementary schools

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per school

Recurrence: Annual

Purpose: Support innovative, educational efforts at elementary schools that advance existing or future educational initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Schools must provide 10% match funding
  • Eligible Projects (Examples):

  • Fidget-friendly classrooms and flexible seating

  • Equity and diversity in curriculum materials

  • Brain-based learning environments

  • 3D printing and design/technology integration

  • Family engagement programs (Watch D.O.G.S.)

  • Student problem-solving and collaboration tools
  • Eligibility:

  • Lexington School District One elementary schools

  • School principals and program coordinators
  • Contact Information:

  • Lexington One Educational Foundation

  • Phone: 803.821.1008

  • Address: 702 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072

  • Mailing: P.O. Box 1869, Lexington, SC 29071-1869
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Schools must submit a formal application to the Educational Foundation. Specific application details and submission requirements were not detailed in the available content.

    Contact for Application: Julie Anderson Washburn, Executive Director

  • Phone: 803.821.1008

  • Address: 702 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
  • What Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    7
    Total given
    $93K
    Median grant
    $11K
    Range
    $7,152–$26K
    • By dollars: South Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Lexington, SC.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsacademic-enrichmentstem-educationdiversity

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