Who is eligible for a grant?

• Employed by an accredited 1-12 grade public or private school located in Hancock County, GA.
• Educators, teachers, principals and youth program directors with creative programs and projects that enhance student learning and impact student academic achievement. 

• Political organizations and campaigns
• Athletic teams
• Religious organizations
• Programs that do not support the mission/goals of the school system 

There is no deadline for grant applications.  The NFYED board will meet monthly to consider applications.  Applicants will be notified within one week of the decision.

The grant application form must be completed, including comments from the Principal and School Superintendent.  Preference is given based on creativity, innovation, number of students impacted and measurable results that can be evaluated upon completion.  

All funds must be used within six months of the date they were granted.  A grant report including copies of all receipts is required within one month of the completed project, stating how the funds were used and the benefit to students.

Recipients will be asked to provide pictures associated with the grant.  NFYED may use these in printed materials and social media related to the project such as programs, publicity, newsletters, and newspaper articles.

Failure to provide receipts and/or grant report will result in ineligibility on future grants.