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A recipient of the classroom makeovers grant.

Classroom Makeovers

We’re thrilled to be investing up to $45,000 annually to revamp classrooms across the state. If your learning space could use a modern reimagining, we want to hear from you!

See Eligibility Requirements
SELCO employees delivering a grant check to a classroom makeover winner.

Transforming a space for learning

Creating an accessible, inclusive, and purposeful learning environment is essential for maximizing student success. We’re here to help educators bring their visions to life through our Classroom Makeovers!  

  • Funding 3 projects, up to $15,000 each. 
  • Eligible to all K–12 educators across the 27 Oregon counties SELCO serves. 
  • The 2026 application period will open August 15-September 30.
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What is a "classroom"?

Education isn’t confined to traditional classrooms. We’re sure we’re not the only ones who have absorbed life-long lessons in a library, gymnasium, or outdoor space. As you prepare your Classroom Makeovers application, feel free to think outside the box! We welcome all innovative ideas and are funding up to $45,000 for three Classroom Makeovers this year. Applications open August 15 and close on September 30, 2025. 

See Eligibility Requirements
2025 Classroom makeover winner

The 2025 Classroom Makeover Winners

In 2025, three Classroom Makeover winners were selected to receive a combined $45,000 to bring their classroom plans to life. Each project reflected a clear vision for how improvements can make a big impact on their students!

  • Eugene Waldorf School, Eugene – Cricket Clarke
  • Obsidian Middle School, Redmond – Dan Grubb
  • Tualatin High School, Tualatin – Anneke Schoneveld
See the 2025 Winners

The 2024 Classroom Makeover Winners

In 2024, we awarded nearly $42,000 to three outstanding educators whose ideas were voted on by thousands of individuals. After tallying more than 7,000 public votes, these three winners rose to the top.

  • Caldera High School, Bend - Gavin Meyers
  • Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson - Kevin Lake
  • Prairie Mountain School, Eugene - Amanda Zacharek
See the 2024 Winners
Cascades academy classroom makeover grant recipient

Check out Creative Educator Grants

If you're looking for funds to help get a creative classroom project off the ground instead of transforming your space, check out our Creative Educator Grants! Each year we award up to $2,500 through these grants, designed to fund innovative class projects that spark creativity among students. In 2024, we awarded nearly $82,000 to 44 educators across Oregon! 

Learn more about Creative Educator Grants