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Bright Ideas

Kicking off April 1, the Bright Ideas grant program has become an important part of North Carolina classrooms. A grant is the perfect way to get funding for an important lesson in the 2022-2023 school year, especially among the changing times! The application period ends September 15, which leaves some time for busy educators like yourself, to get bright ideas recorded and submitted. Teachers who apply before August 15 will be entered to win one of five $100 Visa cards.

Bright Ideas is a mini grant program designed to reward innovative, creative teaching ideas. Teachers who are interested in applying for one of the grants should visit www.ncbrightideas.com to complete an application online. Teachers can apply for up to $2,500 per grant from South River EMC. In 2021-2022, the Cooperative awarded almost $60,000 in grants to local educators. Teachers are asked to submit applications online for consideration, the Cooperative does not accept applications through any other means.

In 1994, the Bright Ideas Grant Program was introduced into North Carolina's schools by the state's electric cooperatives. Since that time, the program has been motivating teachers to continually find creative and innovative methods for inspiring their students to learn. In that time, South River Electric Membership Corporation has funded $1,047,683 in projects and programs for schools in Harnett, Sampson, Cumberland and Johnston counties.

In 2021, we received 73 applications and were able to fund 34 projects totaling $59,348.35. Winners were notified in November. The Bright Ideas Grant Program received a grant of $10,000 from the Operation Round Up program!

All grants are reviewed by a third-party panel of judges. Applications are assigned a classification number and have all identifying information removed before being presented to the committee to provide an unbiased process.

Congratulations To Our 2021-2022 Recipients! We're looking forward to what teachers have to offer!

If you have questions about South River EMC's Bright Ideas Grant program, contact Julie McLeod at 910-892-8071 x 2151 or sremc@sremc.com. Of course, you can always visit the official Bright Ideas Grant Web site www.ncbrightideas.com.

The Bright Ideas Grant Program Won A National Award!

Read all about it here!

Teachers Receiving Bright Ideas Grants 2020-2021

Cumberland County Teachers
Johnston County Teachers
Harnett County Teachers
Sampson County Teachers
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  • My Home & Business
    • Residential Members
      • Electric Service Options
      • Account Overview
        • E-Bill
        • What Makes Up Your Bill
        • All-In-One Billing
      • New Member Information
      • Payment Options
      • Energy Saving Tips
        • Advise Guys
        • Energy Audit
        • Manufactured Homes
        • Rebates & Efficiency
        • SmartEnergy Profile
      • Real Time System/ Outage Map
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Boots To Buckets
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      • Connect To Save
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      • Consent To Call
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      • Commercial Lighting
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    • Economic Development
      • Loans & Grants
      • Renewable Energy
    • Electric Safety
      • Electrical Work Safety
      • Call Before You Dig (NC 811)
    • Rebates & Efficiency Tips
      • Energy-Efficient Water Heating
      • Energy Star Heating & Cooling
      • HERO Program
      • Weatherization
      • Pool Pumps
      • Renewable Energy
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Smart Programs
      • SmartPay
      • SmartChats
      • SmartEnergy Profile
      • SmartAlerts
      • Smart View
    • Surge Protection
  • My Community
    • Boots To Buckets
    • Bright Ideas
    • ElecTel CFCU
    • Operation Round Up
      • Donation History
    • Power On
    • Revolving Loan Fund
    • Youth Programs
      • Give Us An A
      • Basketball Camps
      • Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
      • Cooperatives For Community
      • Scholarships
  • My Energy & Education
    • Demand Response
    • Bright Ideas
    • ElecTel Energy Efficient Loans
    • Give Us An A
    • Kids Korner
    • Rebates & Efficiency
    • Scholarships
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    • Take Action
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