Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

November 3, 2026

208 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Classroom Empowerment Grants

Funder: Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA)

Award Amount: $500 per grant

Number of Awards: 8-10 grants annually (increased from 8 to 10 in recent years)

Geographic Scope: EECA service territory in Illinois (K-12 schools)

Purpose:
Grants designed to improve educational opportunities for students by funding classroom projects that enhance the learning environment and educational resources.

Eligibility:

  • Public and private K-12 schools

  • Located within EECA service territory

  • Eligible applicants: Teachers and school administrators
  • Focus Areas:

  • Educational equipment and resources

  • STEM education

  • Classroom technology (Chromebooks, interactive tools, projectors)

  • Sensory and specialized learning tools

  • Agricultural education

  • Special education resources

  • General classroom improvement projects
  • Award Basis:
    Projects selected by independent panel of judges based on:

  • Best service to improve learning environment

  • Increased educational resources for school

  • Educational value and impact
  • Core Principle: Commitment to Community (Touchstone Energy)

    Contact Information:

  • Brooke Guthman

  • Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association

  • 1732 Finney Road

  • Murphysboro, IL 62966

  • Phone: 800-606-1505

  • Email: bguthman@eeca.coop
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download application form from eeca.coop website
    2. Receive application from:
    - EECA offices
    - October Illinois Country Living magazine
    3. Complete application with project details
    4. Submit by deadline: 4:00 p.m., typically early November
    5. Awards announced: typically by December 15

    Required Information:

  • School name and location

  • Teacher/Administrator name and contact information

  • Project description and educational purpose

  • How funds will improve learning environment

  • Project timeline and implementation plan
  • Selection Timeline:

  • Applications accepted: approximately September-November

  • Deadline: Early November (4:00 p.m.)

  • Awards announced: December 15

  • Funds awarded for school year project execution
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsteachersstem-education

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