Bright Ideas Education Grants (Horry Electric Cooperative)
Eligibility
K-12 teachers in schools within the Horry Electric Cooperative service area (Horry County area, SC). One application per teacher per cycle.
Program Goals
Horry Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas grants fund innovative classroom projects for teachers in its South Carolina service area. The program supports hands-on learning experiences that improve student engagement and connect to real-world skills.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted online through the Horry Electric website. Annual spring cycle. The 2026 deadline was April 20. Next cycle expected spring 2027.
Cycle Notes
Annual spring cycle. 2026 deadline April 20. Next cycle spring 2027. Monitor horryelectric.com.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $1,000 per teacher for classroom materials and supplies.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Horry Electric Bright Ideas grants?
K-12 teachers in schools within the Horry Electric Cooperative service area in SC.
How much does Bright Ideas provide?
Up to $1,000 per teacher.
Can funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Innovative STEM and coding classroom projects are a strong fit.
How do SC teachers apply?
Monitor horryelectric.com for the spring 2027 application.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide pricing letters and letters of support for Horry County SC teachers.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — South Carolina standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
Download the Forward Education Grant Guide
Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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