Fleming Island, FL –  At Clay County School Board meeting The Community First Cares Foundation awards the Clay Education Foundation $5,000 to help fund innovative classroom projects through the Grants for Great Ideas program.

The Grants for Great Ideas mission is to be a resource for teachers and provide the necessary tools and resources for innovative classroom projects. Applications for the Grants for Great Ideas are open each school year for Clay County public school teachers to apply and are awarded twice annually. Teachers are currently eligible for up to $500 per grant in the areas of literacy, STEM and career technical education. This year’s grant recipients represent 41 of our 42 Clay County schools with a total impact of over 19,000 students!

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About Clay Education Foundation

Clay Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit direct support organization of the Clay County School District dedicated to strengthening our Clay County public schools and community by empowering students and educators, building community partnerships, and providing the necessary resources to help all students reach their potential.

Contact:

Makayla Buchanan

Executive Director

P: 904-576-0365

E: makayla.buchanan@myoneclay.net