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EnergyUnited is calling on educators to submit their “Bright Idea” for a chance to bring their dream classroom project to life. The local electric cooperative is awarding grants of up to $2,000 to enhance educational experiences through creative and engaging projects.
“EnergyUnited is proud to support local educators through our Bright Ideas Education Grant Program,” said LaQuisha Parks, vice president of energy services and corporate communications for EnergyUnited. “We encourage teachers to apply for funding to bring their creative and innovative classroom projects to life. By investing in education, we are investing in the future of our communities.”
EnergyUnited expects to award nearly $50,000 in Bright Ideas grants to local teachers during the 2025-2026 school year. Funding is available for K-12 classroom projects in all curriculum areas, including art, history, math, reading, science, technology and more. Educators can apply as individuals or as a team and must include a budget, project goals, implementation plan and description of how the project will engage students and enhance their success.
The final deadline to apply is September 15. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.ncbrightideas.com to learn more and apply.
The Bright Ideas education grant program is a shared initiative of all 26 electric co-ops in North Carolina. Collectively since 1994, EnergyUnited and North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have awarded nearly $16.5 million in grants, supporting more than 15,400 projects benefiting close to four million students statewide.
About EnergyUnited
EnergyUnited Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is the largest electric cooperative in North Carolina with 142,201 member connections. Headquartered in Statesville, EnergyUnited provides electric service in portions of 19 counties in west central North Carolina which include Alexander, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin. Visit energyunited.com to learn more about the cooperative’s energy services and community programs.