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?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

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 1 award 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

Deadline not published

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

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:

Complete the Great Idea Grant application form
Describe your project and its potential impact
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

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