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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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

    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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    Fields of Work

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