How much funding does Great Idea Grants provide?

Great Idea Grants provides Up to $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Great Idea Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Great Idea Grants offered?

Great Idea Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received Great Idea Grants funding?

Clarksville Montgomery County's IRS filings list 2 awards under this program (2024). Recent recipients include Clarksville-Montgomery County Schoo (Clarksville, TN), $17,792 in 2024.

Great Idea Grants

Clarksville Montgomery County

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

CMCSS educators (teachers)
Projects that benefit classrooms and special projects

Overview

Great Idea Grants

Funder: CMC Education Foundation

Geographic Scope: Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS), Tennessee

Program Overview:
For ten+ years, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation has offered CMCSS educators the opportunity to compete for funds that benefit their classrooms and special projects in a non-traditional way.

Award Details:

Amount: Up to $1,000 per educator/project

Award Basis: Competitive rubric based on potential impact in the classroom or school-wide

Number of Awards: Approximately 20-24 awards annually (from nearly 50 applicants)

Eligibility:

CMCSS educators (teachers)

Projects that benefit classrooms and special projects

Focus Areas:
Projects have included:

Fitness labs and exercise equipment

Middle school robotics programs

Special education enrichment and intervention

Literacy initiatives

Technology (iPads, Chromebooks, 3-D printers)

Professional development

High school academy initiatives

Art projects

Library improvements

Behavioral incentives

School store implementation

Contact Information:

Phone: 931.920.7955

Address: 621 Gracey Ave, Clarksville, TN 37040

Executive Director: Candy Johnson

Additional Support:
For unfunded applicants, the Foundation offers a pilot program called the Virtual Teacher Warehouse Store powered by Class Wallet: http://clarksville.classwallet.com/

How to Apply

Application Process:
1. Complete the Great Idea Grant application form
2. Describe your project and its potential impact
3. Submit application through the online portal or in person

Required Materials:

Project description and goals

Evidence of potential impact in classroom or school

Budget/spending plan for grant funds

Post-Award Requirements:

Grant Follow-Up Report: Required as a condition of each grant

- Brief narrative of grant project
- Description of positive outcomes
- Description of any challenges encountered
- Example of student impact
- Photographs of project/initiative (optional)
- Spreadsheet or invoices showing how grant money was spent
- Signature and submission deadline (timing not specified)

Selection Criteria:

Awards based on competitive rubric

Evaluation of project's potential impact on students and classroom learning

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Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Clarksville Montgomery County's IRS filings)

Clarksville-Montgomery County Schoo

Clarksville, TN · 2024

$18K

2 grants in Clarksville Montgomery County's 2024 filings reference “Great Idea Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.