clayton county grant advisory council
Why Clayton County?
In 2016, redefinED atlanta made a commitment to children and families in the city of Atlanta. Our mission of ensuring every child in every community receives a great K-12 public education remains our focus. At the same time, factors such as affordable housing and displacement have impacted families in Atlanta and shifted where they live and send their children to school.
We began exploring expansion beyond the Atlanta Public Schools district in 2022 to support families that have relocated to other metro Atlanta districts and to address conditions for students experiencing the deepest inequities in public education. In Clayton County, we identified an increasing percentage of families with children transitioning into the area.
As an organization that funds critical work to drive equity in education, we are committed to listening and partnering with community members to inform our work. Our Clayton grant advisory council was formed to elevate community voice in our grantmaking process and ensure our investments truly meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Applications for the Clayton County Grant Advisory Council are now closed.
Our Work In Clayton County
In 2024, we launched a Clayton County grant advisory council. We are currently recruiting for our 2025 advisory council and seek Clayton County residents to serve on our nine member council, with one member representing each Clayton County school district. Council members partner with redefinED atlanta to lead a community grantmaking opportunity by sharing valuable input regarding community assets and informing our grants selection process.
Time Commitment: 6 months, January 2025 – June 2025; up to 30 hours
Compensation: Stipend, $20/ hour
Application Process
Phase 1: Submit an application online between October 17, 2024 – November 13, 2024
Phase 2: A select group of applicants will be invited to interview during the first week of December 2024. The final applicants will be selected by mid-December 2024.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a resident of Clayton County OR work in Clayton County
- Parents/ caregivers of Clayton County Public School (CCPS) students, recent CCPS graduates, community/ public education advocates, and public school staff will receive priority consideration
Advisory Council Members Will
- Deepen their knowledge of the K-12 public education system
- Impact their community through informing grant investments in Clayton County
- Network with like-minded community leaders and advocates
