PEF grants turn great ideas into real opportunities, supporting innovative teaching and expanding access for students across Putnam County.
Explore the sections on this page to learn more about our grant programs and see how these grants make a difference for students.
PCCSS Opening Day Convocation Address: Investing in Every Student
Board Chair Eric Arena outlined PEF's momentum, programs, and a new staff giving initiative.
Looking for Passionate Advocates to Expand Our Board
Apply now to be part of this exciting new opportunity to support PCCSS students!
Expanding the High School Piano Lab for Budding Musicians
Expanding the High School Piano Lab Awarded $1300
“Where Them Parents At?” – Building Home-School Connections
Where Them Parents At? Awarded $1500
Gateway Initiative: Bridging Tactile Play and Digital Logic
The Gateway Initiative: Bridging Tactile Play and Digital Logic Awarded $1500
Access to Opportunity: FFA Jacket Program
Access to Opportunity: FFA Jacket Program Awarded $1300
Movement and Motor Skills Play Zone for Preschool Students
Movement & Motor Skills Play Zone Awarded $1500
Flexible Seating with Purpose for First-Graders
Flexible Seating with Purpose Awarded $1500
The Brain Boost Project: Executive Functioning Skills
The Brain Boost Project: Strengthening the Skills That Stick Awarded $1494
Adaptive Outdoor Learning and Play Space
Growing Together Learning Outdoor Space Awarded $1500
Young Authors in Action: A New Writing Center Program
Young Authors in Action Awarded $450
Integrating Art to Strengthen Early Learning
Integrating Art to Strengthen Early Learning Awarded $1500
Pollinators and Poultry: A School Farm Learning Lab
Pollinators and Poultry: A School Farm Learning Lab Awarded $1000
Second Grade Market Day: Skills for Young Entrepreneurs
Second Grade Market Day Awarded $585
Literacy Center Refresh to Inspire Young Readers
Revamping Our Literacy Read-Aloud & Independent Reading Center for Student Engagement and Achievement Awarded $1100
Math Through Play: Counting & Shapes for Early Learners
Math Through Play: Counting & Shapes Awarded $1500
Mini Market: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Mini Market $$ Creating a Positive Learning Environment Awarded $1500
Experimenting with Microgravity: Research Design
Experimenting With Microgravity Awarded $1000
Multiplication Masters: Game‑Based Learning Initiative
Multiplication Masters: A Game‑Based Learning Initiative Awarded $1500
Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something! Flexible Seating
Don't Just Sit There, Do Something! Awarded $1500
Student-led School Portrait Photography Program
School Portrait Photography Program Awarded $1440
Virtual Voyages: Bringing History & Geography to Life
A new PEF grant brings VR headsets to PCMS, helping students explore world history and geography through engaging virtual journeys.
PEF Announces Spring 2026 Teacher Grants Totaling $39,400!
PEF and PCCSS proudly celebrate the innovative ideas from these committed educators.
Newly Relaunched Putnam Education Foundation Opens First Teacher Grant Cycle!
Applications open through March 31 for grants to bring innovative classroom projects to life.
Putnam Education Foundation Relaunches for Greater Impact
The Putnam County Charter School System Education Foundation relaunches as PEF.
REACH Georgia Program Expands Opportunities for PCCSS Students
PCCSS has supported local students in the REACH program since 2016 with PEF as a dedicated funding partner.
Redirect Your State Tax Dollars to Putnam County Schools
Georgia taxpayers can redirect a portion of tax dollars already owed to support our schools.
New Makerspace and Teacher Training Coming to Putnam County Middle School
An $18,000 grant will equip students and teachers with hands‑on tools, training, and innovative learning opportunities.
Putnam Education Foundation 2025-26 Board of Directors
Putnam Education Foundation is pleased to announce our 2025-2026 Board of Directors.