Bright Ideas Education Grants 

The NC Bright Ideas program has expanded learning opportunities for students and teachers for 30 years by awarding grants to North Carolina teachers to support innovative, classroom-based projects that wouldn’t typically be funded by schools. Sponsored through North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives, Bright Ideas supports teachers who believe enhanced education inspires young minds, which is similar to EnergyUnited’s core value to create a brighter tomorrow within our communities. Since 1994, EnergyUnited has awarded more than $1 million to K-12 teachers through NC Bright Ideas.

The program is no longer accepting applications for the 2024 awards season. Please visit ncbrightideas.com to learn more and visit this page again next year to submit your bright idea, beginning April 1, 2025.

2024 Bright Ideas Winners