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.
This Grant Cycle is Currently Closed. Mini-Grant Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available Fall 2025.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 mini-grant recipients! Just over $26,600 was awarded to 37 educators working in the Brooks County, Grady County, Thomas County and Thomasville City Public School Systems this school year. Check out a listing of the recipients below!
2024-2025 Public Education Funds Mini-Grant Recipients
Brooks County School System – Robert Warde Chambers Public Education Fund
Brooks County High School
Shelley Snow
Brooks County Middle School
Richell Hart
Christine Hiers
Hallie Jones
Tanisha Rambeau
North Brooks Elementary School
Jocelyn Arrendale
Jeanie Norman
Jeanene Wallace
Quitman Elementary School
Lacey Thomas
Angie Tillman
Bailey Walden
Grady County School System – Grady County Public Education Fund and the Richard & Teresa VanLandingham Maxi Grant Education Fund
Cairo High School
Christina Baker
Callie Sellers
Eastside Elementary School
Patricia Taylor
Southside Elementary School
Maya Thomas
Washington Middle School
Lynlee Barrett
Regina Mitchell
Thomasville City & Thomas County Public School Systems – Community Public Education Fund
Cross Creek
Elementary School
Kate Bostick
Blaine Brooks
Renee Brooks
Alexis Farley
Lynne Jones
Ashley Mercer
Harper Elementary
School
Makayla Weeks
Jerger Elementary
School
Laura Ann Davis
Neal Ford
Shea McDougald
Penny Mills
MacIntyre Park
Middle School
Heather Clark
Roemello Coleman
Pathways Educational
Program
Kristina Fillyaw
Thomas County
Central High School
Leigh Carroll
Anne-Marie Holland
Thomas County Middle
School
Amanda West
Brandee Zambrano
Thomasville High
School
Allison Ponder
Joey Temperly