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15 The foundation awarded 145 classroom grants totaling more than $119,290 to schools, school systems and nonprofits statewide in 2022. Here's a look at last year's grant recipients. Birmingham Division A.H. Parker High School Barre Elementary School Bryant Park Elementary School Center Point Elementary School Central Park Elementary School C.J. Donald Middle School Clay Elementary School Clay-Chalkville High School Erwin Intermediate School Hudson K-8 School Huffman Academy Legacy Preparatory Charter School Midfield Elementary School Minor Middle School Oliver Elementary School Pinson Valley High School Rudd Middle School Sun Valley Elementary School Tarrant Elementary School Vincent Elementary School West End Academy Woodlawn High School Wylam Elementary School Eastern Division Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind C.L. Salter Elementary School Central Elementary School Childersburg High School Dadeville Elementary School Edward Bell Career Technical Center Emma Sansom Middle School Golden Springs Elementary School Hokes Bluff High School Kiy Stone Elementary School Knight Enloe Elementary School Munford High School Oscar Adams Elementary School Oxford Elementary School Talladega City Schools Career Technical Center Wadley High School Woodland Elementary School Mobile Division Alma Bryant High School Anna Booth Elementary School Bay Minee Middle School Brewton Middle School Callahan School for the Deaf Causey Middle School Chickasaw High School Citronelle High School Clarke County High School Conecuh County Junior High School Craighead Elementary School Jackson High School Mary G. Montgomery High School McIntosh Elementary School Monroe County High School Monroe Intermediate School Murphy High School Thomasville Elementary School UCP of Mobile Preschool W.S. Neal Elementary School Wilson Hall Middle School Southeast Division Abbeville Elementary School Abbeville High School Admiral Moorer Middle School Ashford Middle School Dale County High School Eufaula City Schools Eufaula Early Learning Center Eufaula Elementary School Eufaula Primary School Geneva County Elementary School Phenix City Elementary School Russell County High School Russell County Middle School Southern Division Bullock County High School Calhoun High School Camden School of Arts and Technology Clanton Elementary School Clanton Intermediate School Dallas County High School Holtville High School Jemison Elementary School Millbrook Middle School Notasulga High School Reeltown Elementary School School of Discovery Selma High School Sophia P. Kingston Elementary School Tallassee Elementary School Thorsby High School Union Springs Elementary School Valley Grande Elementary School Western Division Aliceville Elementary School Amelia Love Johnson High School Brilliant School Central Elementary School Central High School Centreville Middle School Davis-Emerson Middle School Double Springs Elementary School Fayee County High School Greensboro Middle School Kinterbish Junior High School Livingston Junior High School Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Moundville Elementary School Oakman Middle School Phillips Elementary School Randolph Elementary School Reform Elementary School Skyland Elementary School Sulligent High School University Place Elementary School U.S. Jones Elementary School Vernon Elementary School West Blocton Elementary School York West End Junior High School to school systems are also eligible to apply for classroom grants. The funding is available to elementary, middle and high schools that meet certain financial criteria. Schools with 50% or more of the full-time student population receiving free or reduced-price lunches are eligible for support. Teachers can use the grants to buy basic school supplies, like crayons, pencils, paper or scissors; rugs, beanbags, bins and other room décor; library books and materials; and multimedia equipment. Other possible uses include adapting curriculum and purchasing laptops, tablets and Wi-Fi access for distance/virtual learning, and funding mental- health support that addresses emotional and social needs of students and educators resulting from the pandemic. Educators and nonprofits can learn more about the classroom grant program and how to apply by visiting powerofgood.com. The foundation will begin accepting grant applications again on Aug. 28. The application deadline is Sept. 8. By Carla Davis "It was such a great feeling to know that the Alabama Power Foundation has grants to help teachers like me," said Buchanan. PHOTOS BY BILLY BROWN