Bring your big ideas to life in the classroom!
The Chatham Education Foundation supports innovative and creative teaching practices within the Chatham County Schools. CEF Teaching Grants aim to encourage educators to develop and implement unique instructional strategies that enhance student learning and engagement. Whether you want to integrate technology, design hands-on projects, or try a bold new approach, we want to help make it happen.
Applications for Fall 2026 CEF Teaching Grants will open in August 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants: CEF Teaching Grants are open to all certified teachers and instructional staff within the Chatham County Schools.
Projects: Proposed projects must be original, innovative, and designed to improve student learning outcomes. Projects should align with the curriculum and demonstrate potential for scalability and sustainability.
Funding: Grants are awarded based on the project’s scope, impact, and feasibility. Successful applications typically request between $100 and $1,000 but partial funding may be available for greater requests. Total funding available varies each year depending on the outcomes of CEF’s fundraising activities.
CEF encourages applicants to identify and cite additional prospective or committed funding sources in their applications, in particular school PTAs/PTSAs. CEF also encourages collaborations between grade levels and schools.
All proposals must be fully completed including being reviewed by the school’s principal.
Submit your Fall 2025 CEF Teaching Grant Final Report
***Final reports due May 29, 2026.***
Click here to fill out and submit your Final Report
Questions?
Email us at contact@cefmail.org or send a message using the contact us form!