Bright Minds Classroom Grants 2026 Applications Now Open!

The Bright Minds Foundation is pleased to offer classroom grants for HCPSS school-based staff interested in delivering educational projects focused on improving student achievement, engagement, and well-being during the 2026-2027 school year. All ideas are welcome, and projects should align with the HCPSS Strategic Plan

Approximately 20 proposals will be awarded grant funds (up to $2,000 per award). Details on the 2024-2025 awardees and their projects are available on the Bright Minds website.

Complete information, including details on how to apply, is available online.

Questions about the grant application components or process should be emailed to grants@brightmindsfoundation.org. The HCPSS Grants Office is available to provide technical assistance with grant applications, as needed. In addition, applicants can access helpful resources in this Google folder, or may contact HCPSS Grants Administrator Annette Bartlett at Annette_Bartlett@hcpss.org or (410) 313-2518. 

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 15.