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Since its establishment in 2012, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1,000,000 in grants to CCSD students, teachers, and schools. All money raised by CCEF is returned to CCSD through donations, grant opportunities, and other support.
Through our Impact Grant Program, Cherokee County School District teachers can be awarded up to $2,500 for various classroom projects or items. We’ve seen some incredible applications come through and have had the honor to see them through to their completion. Some of the Impact Grants that have been awarded have been used to boost inclusivity and connection, encourage young musicians, and provide supplies for classroom robotics.
These larger-scale projects invest in the students as a whole and may not have been possible without additional funding. When you donate to CCEF, you are a part of students drumming up confidence and making strides in their education.
All Cherokee County School District faculty are eligible to submit their request for an Impact Grant for up to $2,500.
Submission and Approval Dates
Impact Grant applications are currently CLOSED. New information will be available for the summer application period soon. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date on all CCEF grant news.
Upon submission of your application, the grant will be considered by the CCEF board after it’s been approved by the CCSD Curriculum & Instruction Department, Technology Department, and the Chief Financial Officer of the Cherokee County School District.
Applications for Impact Grants are currently closed. New information will be available for the summer application period soon.
IMPORTANT: Our grant application process has changed, please read the instructions throughly, and check out our latest news update for more information by clicking here.
CCEF cannot provide funding for:
- Furnishing for classrooms
- Travel for students or teachers
- Student incentives
- Equipment that poses physical liabilities
- 3D printers
- Professional development
- Technology hardware
- Facility changes
Cherokee County Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that eighteen (18) teachers of the Cherokee County School District have been awarded Classroom Impact Grants for this school year.
Applications for Classroom Impact Grants opened in July for funding up to $2,500 per classroom. A committee of five judges graded the applications (all teacher and school names are redacted and judges read applications based on strength of the grant written) individually and the scores are compiled and ranked. This year's judges included Whitney Spear of History Cherokee, Jenny Spain, retired CCSD School Teacher, Dr. Gary L. Sullenger, Ed.D. of Life University, Kathy Strom, Cherokee County Educational Foundation Secretary and Geoff Morton, Cherokee County Manager. The number of Grants awarded each year depends on fundraising efforts at the Annual Celebration of Education Gala. This year, more than $32,000 in Classroom Impact Grants will be awarded to the following teachers:
Jessica Nohner, Ball Ground Elementary School
Sandy McPherson, Clayton Elementary School
Amanda Nettles, Little River Elementary School
Angela Ezell, ACE Academy
Lacey Bass, Little River Elementary
Justin Norton, Woodstock Middle School
Andret Almonte, Active Academies
Amber McFarland, RM Moore Elementary STEM Academy
Mark Noble, Cherokee High School
Meredith Hardt, Clayton Elementary School
Kate Henriques, Carmel Elementary School
Rebekah Hunt, Macedonia Elementary School
Jessica Jones, Sixes Elementary School
Amanda Stewart, Teasley Middle School
Ty Casteel, Etowah High School
Lori Sewell, Indian Knoll Elementary School
Meredith Hager, Woodstock Elementary School
Lori Etheridge, Johnston Elementary School