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The Bright Ideas Grants (BIG) program funds classroom experiences that excite young minds and stimulate learning beyond what some school budgets allow. These student enrichment grants are awarded to teachers, programs or public schools in Fayette County to bring innovative ideas, concepts, or practices to life, or expand past successful ideas in the classroom or school.

As of the 2024-25 school year, almost $160,000 has been awarded to 86 projects across the district.

Learn about what BIG ideas were funded with help from the community.

Grant Details & Application

Grants applications must align with one or more of the focus areas. Our current programmatic funding priorities include:

  • increasing literacy
  • career and technical education opportunities
  • financial literacy or education
  • STEM initiatives
  • assisting low-performing schools
  • assisting under-served populations

Applications are now open until June 4, 2025 at noon.

Application Deadline: June 4, 2025 at Noon
Recipients Notified: July 16, 2025

Are you a current recipient of a Bright Ideas Grant?