Egyptian Electric Cooperative — Classroom Empowerment Grants

Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association
grantTeachers and administrators at public and private K-12 schools in the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory.Active
Closes in 21 days

$500–$500

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Teachers and administrators at public and private K-12 schools in the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee eligibility — please review the full requirements before applying.

Last checked: October 16, 2026

About this opportunity

Egyptian Electric Cooperative awards ten Touchstone Energy Classroom Empowerment Grants of $500 each for the 2026-27 school year. The grants are open to public and private K-12 schools within the cooperative's service territory, and support projects that improve the learning environment or increase educational resources for students. Schools do not need to take electric service from the cooperative.

Who can apply?

Eligible area: Carbondale, Carterville, Chester, Coulterville, DeSoto, DuQuoin, Elverado, Marissa, Murphysboro, Pinckneyville, Red Bud, Sparta, Steeleville, Trico, Egyptian Electric Cooperative service territory, southern Illinois

Eligible states: IL

  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Schools
  • Teachers and administrators at public and private K-12 schools in the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory.

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Submit the one-page application with a typed request of no more than three pages by the deadline.

Go to the official application

Verify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.

https://eeca.coop/community-youth-programs/classroom-empowerment-grants/