The Bright Ideas Grant program began in 1994 to support innovative, creative and effective initiatives that could not be covered by traditional school financing. Since 1994 Tri-County EMC has awarded over $1,379,266.03 to local schools and teachers for special enhancement projects. These grants have had a direct impact on the education of students in Wayne, Duplin and Lenoir counties. Tri-County EMC leads the cooperatives in North Carolina in the amount of grants awarded.
The Rules
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For North Carolina teachers in grades K-12
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Teachers must include a budget, explain the creative elements, implementation, goals and evaluation of the project, and have approval from the school principal
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Individual projects that could be funded up to $1,000
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Open to all subjects
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Teachers are limited to one grant proposal per year and are eligible even if they have received a grant before.
For more information about the Bright Ideas grant, contact the Tri-County EMC Office at 919-735-2611 or visit the Bright Ideas Website at www.ncbrightideas.com