The Palmetto Electric Trust and Palmetto Electric Cooperative offer Bright Ideas, a grant program that provides funding for innovative classroom-based education projects that fall outside of normal school funding.
Donor Name: Palmetto Electric Cooperative
State: South Carolina
County: Beaufort County (SC), Hampton County (SC), Jasper County (SC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/12/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Each year, teachers from southern Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties school submit proposals for innovative classroom projects. The grants are intended to fund projects outside normal school funding. Teachers in grades K–12 from schools in three-county service area can apply. A school may submit more than one application, but a teacher is limited to one application per school year. Many teachers develop innovative classroom projects but lack the funds to implement them.
Funding Information
Projects can be funded up to $1,000, or they may be partially funded. The maximum grant amount is $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Teachers in grades Kindergarten-12 in public or private schools in southern Beaufort, Hampton, Jasper counties. (Pre-K is not eligible)
- Projects must benefit students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- Teachers may only be an applicant of one project per school year.
- Bright Idea grants previously awarded cannot be resubmitted.
Selection Criteria
- Uses innovative (new, unique) and creative (production of novel and useful ideas) learning experiences for students. (30 percent)
- Provides instructional experiences otherwise unavailable. (15 percent)
- Involves teamwork. (15 percent)
- Directly involves students. (10 percent)
- Clearly defined goals and learning objectives. (10 percent)
- Provides ongoing benefits to students. (10 percent)
- Provides an adequate budget summary. (10 percent)
For more information, visit Palmetto Electric Cooperative.
