Public Education Funds 

The Community Foundation of South Georgia supports educators across our region through our Public Education Funds, which provide mini-grants for innovative classroom projects in Brooks County, Grady County, Thomas County, and Thomasville City public schools.

These grants help fund creative, student-focused projects that extend beyond standard school budgets, enhancing learning through hands-on experiences and meaningful engagement.  Since their inception, the Community Foundation’s Public Education Funds have awarded more than $683,000 in classroom grants to educators in these four school systems!

Funding is provided through the Robert Warde Chambers Scholarship and Public Education Fund (Brooks County), the Grady County Public Education Fund, and the Community Public Education Fund (Thomas County and Thomasville City). Award amounts are up to $500 for Brooks County, Thomas County, and Thomasville City educators. Grady County educators may receive mini-grants of up to $1,000 through the Grady County Public Education Fund and maxi-grants of up to $5,000 through the VanLandingham Maxi-Grant Education Fund. 

Grants are awarded annually in December to support Spring classroom projects not typically funded by school system budgets.

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 by 5pm 

Community Public Education Fund for Thomas County and Thomasville City Schools 

Robert Warde Chambers Scholarship and Public Education Fund for Brooks County Schools 

Grady County Public Education Fund for Grady County Schools 

VanLandingham Maxi-Grant Education Fund for Grady County Schools