Public Education Funds 

The Community Foundation of South Georgia is proud to support the educational needs of our local communities through our Public Education Funds. Each fall, we invite educators employed within the Brooks County, Grady County, Thomas County, and Thomasville City Public School Systems to apply for our mini-grants.

These grants are designed to help fund innovative classroom projects that go beyond the scope of the normal school budget. We understand the importance of fostering creativity and providing additional resources to enhance the educational experience for students. That’s why we’re committed to supporting projects that inspire learning and engagement in unique and meaningful ways.

The Community Foundation of South Georgia is now accepting applications for another annual round of teacher mini-grants through the Robert Warde Chambers Scholarship and Public Education Fund for Brooks County Schools, the Grady County Public Education Fund for Grady County Schools, and the Community Public Education Fund for Thomas County and Thomasville City Schools.  

Mini-Grant Award amounts will be up to $500 for Brooks County, Thomas County and Thomasville City School system educators.  Grady County educators can apply for mini-grants of up to $1,000 and maxi-grants of up to $5,000.  

These nonprofit initiatives aim to promote academic excellence in three public school systems in South Georgia through grants that can be used toward Spring 2026 classroom projects not funded by normal school budgets.  Grants will be awarded in December 2025.

Deadline to apply is Friday, October 24, 2025 by 5pm

Robert Warde Chambers Scholarship and Public Education Fund for Brooks County Schools – Mini-Grant Application

Grady County Public Education Fund for Grady County Schools – Mini-Grant Application & Maxi-Grant Application

Community Public Education Fund for Thomas County and Thomasville City Schools –     Mini-Grant Application