Santee Electric Cooperative — Bright Ideas Grants
Classroom grants of up to $1,000 in four South Carolina counties; the 2026 round closed on September 21, 2026.
Key facts
- Funder
- Santee Electric Cooperative
- Status
- Closed
- Next deadline
- September 21, 2026
- Amount
- Up to $1,000
- Who can apply
- Teachers
- Where
- SC
- Topics
- Classroom resources, STEM
- Official page
- https://www.santee.org/bright-ideas
- Apply
- https://www.cognitoforms.com/SanteeElectricCooperative1/_2026BrightIdeasGrantApplication
- Last verified
- October 16, 2026
About this funding
Santee Electric Cooperative accepts applications yearly for Bright Ideas, funding innovative classroom-based projects outside normal school funding. Grants are available to all disciplines in grades K-12 in Williamsburg, Georgetown, Clarendon and Florence counties, and are awarded for up to $1,000 each from a $15,000 annual pool. The 2026 application round closed on September 21, 2026.
How to apply
Apply through the cooperative's online Bright Ideas application when the annual round opens.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Santee Electric Cooperative — Bright Ideas Grants?
Teachers
How much funding does Santee Electric Cooperative — Bright Ideas Grants offer?
Up to $1,000
When is the Santee Electric Cooperative — Bright Ideas Grants deadline?
September 21, 2026
How do I apply for Santee Electric Cooperative — Bright Ideas Grants?
Apply through the cooperative's online Bright Ideas application when the annual round opens.