Announcing the 2026 “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant winners!

This year, Community South awarded three grants totaling $7,500!‍

These grants have enabled them to fund innovative projects that not only enhance the classroom experience beyond the standard curriculum but also significantly impact students' learning journeys. 

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Congratulations to the 2026 “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant winners!
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Heather Rich

Heather Rich at Bethlehem School was awarded a $1,500 grant to bring new student Chromebooks to her classroom; this new technology will enhance student engagement through interactive digital materials and create a seamless, consistent learning experience from kindergarten to graduation.

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Lindsay Cooper

Lindsay Cooper at Bonifay K-8 was awarded a $3,000 grant to enhance the robotics program through hands-on, collaborative, and mobile STEAM learning technology designed to help students solve real-world problems through collaboration, coding, and critical thinking.

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Penny Jones

Penny Jones at Bonifay K-8 was awarded a $3,000 grant to implement a STEAM Innovation Station in her classroom—immersive, hands-on rotational centers that challenge students to bring their science, math, and innovation skills to life by solving real-world problems while adhering to constraints, budgets, and design goals.

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Thank you to all the educators who submitted proposals. We look forward to awarding more grants next year!

The 2027 “Make-A-Splash” Classroom Grant program will open for applications in February 2027.

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All teachers in Holmes, Jackson, North Walton, and Washington counties are eligible to apply for a portion of the grant funding.