The 2026 United Way of Lee County Classroom Enrichment Grant applications are going to be opening soon! This grant was created to invest in teachers in our community by funding a project or items teachers typically have to pay out of pocket for. There will be a first and second place winner from each of the three schools systems: Auburn City Schools, Lee County Schools, and Opelika City Schools. The first place winners will receive up to $600 of their Amazon wish list. The second place winners will receive up to $300 of their Amazon wish list.

Grant Timeline:

March 23: Applications Open

April 3: Applications Close at 4:00 p.m.

April 6: Voting Opens

April 10: Voting Closes at 4:00 p.m.

April 13: Winners Announced

All winners will be asked to submit an Amazon wish list of requested items totaling their awarded grant amount. The United Way of Lee County staff will purchase the items and coordinate with the teacher on how they will receive their items.