At CCEF, we are proud to announce the following recipients of Impact Grants from our 3rd and final round of the 2025-26 school year. Many were made possible through funds generated in part by The Georgia Foundation for Public Education. 

We're excited to announce the Cherokee County Educational Foundation's (CCEF) 4th Annual Sporting Clays Classic, taking place on Friday, June 19th, 2026, at the Garland Mountain Sporting Clays and Grill in Waleska, Georgia!

Do you dream of earning your pilot's license? The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Don Stevens & Bob Burns Memorial Aviator Scholarships, and the deadline is coming up fast!

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) hosted its 12th annual Celebration of Education Gala on March 7, 2026, at the Northside Hospital–Cherokee Conference Center at The Bluffs in Canton.

On March 7th, 2026, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation hosted its annual Celebration of Education Gala, a night dedicated to the community and education in Cherokee County. 

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation is thrilled to bring back two of our most anticipated annual events this fall: the CCEF Golf Classic and the Pickleball Classic. These exciting tournaments help fund our Rapid Grant and Impact Grant programs, directly supporting educators and students across Cherokee County. 

On Saturday, August 16th, Etowah River Park was filled with nearly 2,700 runners, walkers, and strollers as the community celebrated the 12th annual Cherokee County 5K presented by all six Chick-fil-A locations throughout Cherokee County. 

Waleska, GA – The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the scenic Garland Mountain Sporting Clays and Grill in Waleska, Georgia. The event brought together community members, business leaders, and shooting enthusiasts for a day of friendly competition and fundraising in support of local education. 

As the 2025–2026 school year approaches, it's time to lace up your running shoes and join us for one of Cherokee County's most beloved traditions — the 11th Annual Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 5K! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16th, 2025, and get ready to run, walk, or cheer your way through a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit. 

Last year, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation introduced a brand new grant application process allowing Cherokee County School District teachers to apply for rapid and impact grants throughout multiple rounds of the year! CCEF is excited to be continuing this new application procedure, and that the first round of applications will be opening on July 1st, 2025.

At the Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF), we are committed to empowering educators to create impactful learning experiences for their students. Thanks to the generous support of our community, schools across the county have been able to fund a variety of projects this year, from hands-on STEM labs to enhancing reading options for students.

We're excited to announce the Cherokee County Educational Foundation's (CCEF) 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic, taking place on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at the Garland Mountain Sporting Clays and Grill in Waleska! 

On March 8th, 2025, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation hosted its annual Celebration of Education Gala, a night dedicated to the community and education in Cherokee County.

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation's (CCEF) 2025 Celebration of Education Gala was truly a night to remember!

Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) is dedicated to supporting teachers and students through innovative programs that make a difference in the classroom. One such program, Project BOOM! led by music teacher Mr. Ben Sexton at RM Moore Elementary School STEM Academy in Waleska, GA, has exceeded all expectations.

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) is proud to announce the inclusion of its Impact and Rapid Grants in the latest episode of GrantTalk, a podcast presented by GrantWatch, the leading grant funding search engine for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. 

Cherokee County Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that three teachers in the Cherokee County School District have been awarded Classroom Impact Grants for the first 2024 application period, which came to a close on August 31st, 2024.