Grants Available For Encinitas Teachers With Innovative Classroom Project Ideas

ENCINITAS, CA — Encinitas teachers with innovative classroom project ideas could get their projects funded.

The Cal Coast Cares Foundation is offering grants to educators in K-12 public, private or charter schools, and community or state colleges and universities in San Diego or Riverside counties to support academic projects related to any of the STREAM fields.

The nonprofit foundation awards educator grants annually, ranging from $500 to $2,500 throughout San Diego and Riverside counties. A total of $95,000 in educator grants will be awarded this year, according to the organization.

"Teachers are some of the most dedicated professionals in our communities, yet they often have to stretch limited resources to meet their students' needs," Cal Coast Cares Foundation Manager Penney Newell said in a statement.

"Our goal is to support local educators by providing grants that empower them to bring innovative and creative projects to life in their classrooms — projects that truly inspire students," Newell said. "We encourage all interested educators to apply early and take advantage of this opportunity."

The deadline to apply is Oct. 10.

California Coast Credit Union established the Cal Coast Cares Foundation in 2015 to give back to the community by providing scholarships to students and grants to teachers. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships and grants.