$50,000 in Innovation Grants Available to South Orange County Classrooms

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. – Cox Communications (Cox) is now accepting applications for its Innovation in Education grants through Oct. 15. Cox will provide a total of $50,000 in grants to south Orange County public, charter and private schools to help fund innovative programs for students in grades K-12.

“The Innovation in Education Program is part of Cox’s long-standing commitment to education,” said Sam Attisha, Cox Communications senior vice president and region manager for California. “By supporting innovation in the classroom, we can help prepare students for the future.”

Principals, administrators, and teachers at eligible schools are encouraged to submit an application for originative projects that provide creative, technology-based curriculum and enhance the traditional classroom experience by supporting one of the following areas:

• Skills Based Learning – Develops specific skills and behaviors based on real-life scenarios
• STEAM Learning – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, and Mathematics
• Digital Literacy – Develop skills necessary to navigate today’s online environment
• Cyber Citizenship (Internet Safety/Cyber-Bullying) – Education that encourages safe and healthy online behavior

Last year, Cox awarded $52,000 in grants to 15 schools in Capistrano Unified School District, Irvine Unified School District, Laguna Beach Unified School District, Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Santa Ana Unified School District and Tustin Unified School District.

The deadline to apply for an Innovation in Education grant is Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.

Guidelines and applications can be found at http://www.cox-cares.org/innovation.html. Grants will be awarded to schools that are located within Cox Communications’ Orange County service area.