Impact Grants

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.

Eligible Applicants

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 OPEN. Click here to begin your application. CCEF will be accepting Impact Grant applications between Oct 1, 2024 and Nov 31, 2024. Funds are expected to be delivered to those approved before the end of December 2024.

There will be multiple opportunities to apply for grants throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Our 3rd and final Impact Grant application period for 2024-25 will open on Jan 1st. 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.

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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
  • iPads/Computers
  • 3D printers
  • Professional development
  • Technology hardware
  • Facility changes

Cherokee County Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that twenty-three (23) 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 $5,800 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