Fall 2026 Teacher and Staff Grants
On October 7, 2026, Decatur Education Foundation put $40,144.00 into our community with the first cycle of our 2026-2027 Teacher and Staff grants. DEF understands that our teachers and staff know how best to reach ALL our students in creative and inspiring ways, and we want to support as many of those ideas as possible.
The list of recipients for this Fall 2026 cycle is included below. The application for the next cycle is open now and closes January 22nd. https://www.decatureducationfoundation.org/grants
Our work only possible through generous donors. Thank you to everyone who supports DEF!
College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center:
Adding Yoto to the CH Library for Early Literacy Engagement
Clairemont Elementary School:
Fall Musical: The Lion King
Georgia School Counselor Association Conference
Glennwood Elementary School:
From Regulation to Readiness: Executive Functioning Foundations
Glennwood STEAM Night
SEL Playground Mural
Westchester Elementary School:
After School Writing Club
Empowering Learners: Screen-Free Innovation
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Fiber Arts Club
Let’s Wobble!
Operation Cuisine Gastronomique
Scholars on the Ave
STEAM Night: Igniting Young Minds Through Ecosystems,
Engineering, and Sustainable Innovation
Talley Upper Elementary School:
Adaptive Field Trip to Rock Eagle
Zen Den Expansion and Upgrade
Seated for Success/Flexible Seating
Beacon Hill Middle School:
Beacon Hill Beekeeping
Chess Club
BHMS Poetry Slam
Media Literacy through Journalism
Printmaking Press
Library Morning DIY Studio
Net-Zero Eco Home Challenge
Pantry to Personal Care
NCTE Conference
Hydroponic Tower Garden
Decatur High School:
Books for Students in Need
The Welcome Cup
YLOE Dinner and Arts
Real Estate Career Launch: WBL Pilot Program
Solar Sketches
World History through Chess
The Ultimate Creative Tool - 3D Print/Laser Cut
PACKalades
Decatur Diamonds Dance Team
DHS Chess Club
Practical Life & Culinary Skills for Adaptive Learning
Multiple Schools:
2027 Yes I Can Awards