North Carolina State Funding
Bright Ideas Grant
Eligibility
- K-12 public school teachers in North Carolina
- Must be located in a school served by a North Carolina electric cooperative
- The decision to fund grants for private or charter schools is up to the sponsoring cooperative’s discretion. Contact your local electric cooperative to find out.
Goals
- Support innovative classroom-based projects
- Enhance student learning and engagement
- Encourage creative teaching methods
Application Due Date
- September 15, 2026
Grant Award Total Amount
- Grants typically range from $500 to $2,500 (specific to each cooperative)
Allowable Purchases
- Classroom materials and supplies for approved projects
- Equipment needed to implement classroom projects
- Instructional resources tied to project-based learning
Aligned to LEGO® Education Solutions
- Hands-on STEM and computer science kits support project-based learning goals
- LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI supports innovative, technology-based classroom projects
- LEGO® Education Science supports inquiry-based instruction for engagement
- Designed for year-over-year classroom implementation rather than single-use projects
Program Implementation Requirements
- Funds must be used for the proposed classroom project
- Projects are implemented during the school year following the award
- Projects should demonstrate ongoing classroom integration beyond a single use case
Keep in Mind
- Applications are submitted by individual teachers, not districts
- Applicants must apply through their local electric cooperative
- Strong proposals clearly describe student impact and classroom use
- LEGO Education solutions align with North Carolina Computer Science Standards, including coding and computational thinking
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