Bright Ideas Grant Program
Do you have a bright idea for your classroom that needs funding?
The DEMCO Bright Ideas Grant Program is dedicated to supporting innovative and creative classroom projects that inspire students. We provide up to five $1,000 grants annually to K-12 public school teachers to help turn their ideas into reality.
What We Fund
Your grant proposal should focus on a creative, educational project. We are looking for initiatives that:
- Introduce innovative new curriculum.
- Support hands-on learning activities.
- Cover costs for educational field trips.
Who Can Apply?
This program is for K-12 public school teachers in DEMCO's service area, which includes the list of schools in each parish listed below:
Bluff Ridge Primary School
Bullion Primary School
Central Middle School
Central Primary School
Dutchtown High School
Dutchtown Middle School
Dutchtown Primary
East Ascension High School
Galvez Middle School
Galvez Primary School
Lake Elementary School
Lakeside Primary School
Oak Grove Primary School
Pecan Grove Primary School
Prairieville High School
Prairieville Middle School
Prairieville Primary School
Spanish Lake Primary
St. Amant High School
St. Amant Middle School
St. Amant Primary
Sugar Mill Primary
Belaire High School
Broadmoor Elementary
Broadmoor High School
Brownsfield Elementary
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Glen Oaks High School
Glen Oaks Park Elementary
Greenbriar Elementary
LaBelle Aire Elementary
Northeast Elementary
Northeast High School
Park Forest Elementary
Park Forest Middle School
Parkview Elementary School
Riveroaks Elementary School
Sharon Hills Elementary School
Shenandoah Elementary School
Sherwood Middle Magnet School
Southeast Middle Magnet School
Twin Oaks Elementary School
Wedgewood Elementary School
Woodlawn Elementary School
Woodlawn High School
Woodlawn Middle School
Clinton Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
Slaughter Elementary School
East Feliciana STEAM Academy
East Feliciana Middle School
East Feliciana High School
Slaughter Community Charter School
Albany High School
Albany Lower School
Albany Middle School
Albany Upper School
Denham Springs Elementary School
Denham Springs High School
DSHS STEM & Robotics Center
Denham Springs Junior High School
Doyle Elementary School
Doyle High School
Eastside Elementary School
French Settlement Elementary School
French Settlement High School
Freshwater Elementary
Frost Elementary
Gray’s Creek Elementary
Holden School
Juban Parc Elementary
Juban Parc Junior High School
Levi Milton Elementary
Lewis Vincent Elementary
Live Oak Elementary
Live Oak High School
Live Oak Middle
Live Oak Junior High
Maurepas School
North Corbin Elementary
North Corbin Junior High School
North Live Oak Elementary
South Fork Elementary
South Live Oak Elementary
South Walker Elementary
Southside Elementary
Southside Junior High
Springfield Elementary
Springfield High
Springfield Middle
Walker Elementary
Walker Junior High
Walker High School
Westside Junior High
St. Helena Early Learning Center
St. Helena Arts & Technology Academy
St. Helena College & Career Academy
Amite Elementary School
Amite High School
Greenville Park
Hammond High School
Woodland Park
OW Dillon
Kentwood Middle
Kentwood High School
Westside Middle School
Bains Lower Elementary School
Bains Elementary School
West Feliciana Middle School
West Feliciana High School
Grant Details
- Up to five (5) grants to be awarded annually
- Maximum award: $1,000 per grant
- Funds must be used for eligible project expenses
- Learning tools and supplies
- Classroom-based projects
- Educational field trips tied to curriculum
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed by a panel based on:
- Feasibility of the project
- Clarity and impact of the plan
- Thoughtfulness of the budget
- Relevance to student learning
How to Apply
The application process is simple and requires two main steps:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit a letter of approval from your school's principal.
Grant applications are judged on the following criteria:
- The project's feasibility and plan.
- The clarity and impact on student learning.
- The thoughtfulness of the project budget.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: Oct 1-Nov 15, 2025
- Winners Announced: Dec 1, 2025
- Project Completion Deadline: End of Academic Year 2025/2026
If You Win
Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000 and must:
- Complete the project within the academic year.
- Submit a written summary along with photos or video of the outcome.
- Be open to a visit from DEMCO for promotional purposes.
Ready to get started?
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