Grant Application

Thank you for submitting your proposal for a Jackson EMC Bright Ideas Grant. We are very excited to learn more about your project.

We ask that you adhere to the following guidelines to give your project the best opportunity to be considered for this program.

  • Grants will be awarded to state-certified middle school teachers instructing students in grades 6,7, or 8 in a public middle school in Jackson EMC's service area.
  • Teachers may apply for one grant per academic year, and applications must be approved by a school principal.
  • All applications must be completed and received online using this automated form.  No handwritten applications will be accepted.
  • Please follow word limits and guidelines.
  • Please do not send any supplementary materials, unless requested by the judges.
  • Do not include any identifying information, including your name, county, school, or mascot in Parts 2, 3, or 4.  
  • All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 3, 2024.
  • Failure to follow all application guidelines will result in disqualification.
  • The award committee decisions are final.
  • Bright Ideas grant recipients will be notified, and checks will be delivered to middle schools during October or November.
  • Applicant(s) agree Jackson EMC has the right to use names, photos, project, and information about the grant in publicity.

If you have any issues with the online application, please contact Karen Ewing at kewing@jacksonemc.com

Helpful hints from judges:

  • Stated project objectives should match the proposed project summary.
  • Writing should relate to the proposed ideas and topical areas.
  • Overall project narrative should address the major topical areas effectively: summary, innovation, implementation, objectives, and evaluation.

Part 1 of 4 - Applicant/Teacher Information - Applying for grant

First Name:
Last Name:
School Name:
School Physical Address:
Address Line 2:
City:
Zip:
School Phone Number:
Applicant's Email Address:
Applicant's Direct Phone Number:
Applicant's Cell Phone Number:

Part 2 of 4 – General information about the Project

Project Title (For Promotional Use):
Curriculum areas that grant will address:
Grade level(s) impacted:
Number of students involved in the execution of the project:
Number of students project will benefit:
Does project involve teamwork?
Will items purchased be used by additional classes or more than one school year?
If resources are reusable, how many total students will be impacted overall, for all uses and years?

Part 3 of 4 - Project Overview (Remember, please do not use identifying information in this section)

Project Proposal - Write a brief description or narrative of the project. (Limit 250 characters)




Project Innovation - Describe what makes your project innovative, unique, or creative. Be clear and concise; consider using bullet points and separate each point with an asterisk. (Limit 500 characters)




Project Implementation - Describe how you will implement your project. Be clear and concise; consider using bullet points and separate each point with an asterisk. (Limit 600 characters)




Project Goals & Objectives - State the goals, benefits, and objectives your project will provide students. Be clear and concise: consider using bullet points and separate each point with an asterisk. (Limit 500 characters)




Project Evaluation - At the end of the project, what will students have learned or accomplished? How will you measure the project’s learning outcomes or success? (Limit 250 characters)



Part 4 of 4 - Itemized Project Budget

Mandatory  - Materials or items required to execute your project.

Item Needed Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost


Total cost requested to execute this project: $




Applicant must save a copy for your files and share with your school's administrative office.

Thank you for your application and the education you provide to our youth!