ENERGYUNITED NOW ACCEPTING BRIGHT IDEAS GRANT APPLICATIONS
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 Sept. 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.