Funding Amount

$2,500 per school

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Eligible for all grade levels (elementary through high school)
  • Schools with school-wide initiatives addressing teacher retention

Geography

  • In Greenville County and partner districts

Overview

Geographic Scope: Greenville County Schools (GCS) and surrounding area in South Carolina

PEP's Mullins Grants aim to help fund school-wide, innovative strategies that boost teacher retention in schools and help school leaders meet their strategic goals in this area.

Focus Areas:

  • Teacher retention strategies
  • School-wide innovative initiatives
  • New teacher on-boarding programs
  • Enhanced mentoring programs
  • Adult social-emotional health and teacher wellness
  • Teacher recognition programs

Eligibility:

  • Schools in Greenville County and partner districts
  • Eligible for all grade levels (elementary through high school)
  • Schools with school-wide initiatives addressing teacher retention

Application Process:

  • Competitive application process
  • Applications reviewed based on innovation and alignment with teacher retention goals

2025-2026 Recipients: 4 schools received grants

  • Mitchell Road Elementary School
  • Southside High School
  • Lakeview Middle School
  • East North Street Academy
  • Email: taylor@pepgc.org

Organization Details:

  • Address: 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite E6, Greenville, SC 29607
  • Phone: 864-233-4133
  • Website: pepgc.org
  • 501(c)(3) Non-profit, EIN: 57-0769637

How to Apply

How to Apply

Contact for Application Details:

  • Direct inquiries to Taylor McLeer, Director of Educational Initiatives
  • Email: taylor@pepgc.org
  • Phone: 864-233-4133

Application Type:

  • Competitive application process

Mailing List:

  • Sign up for updates on future grant cycles and deadlines

What Public Education Partners actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2022
1
Total given
$25K
Median grant
$25K
  • By dollars: South Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Greenville, SC.

Example grants

  • The School District of Greenville · Greenville, SC

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • K-12 schools
  • Education
  • Teacher development

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