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The Junior League of Chattanooga will more than double the amount it gives in minigrants to area teachers this year.
In the past, the group has doled out about $20,000 annually in small grants to Hamilton County public school teachers. But a $25,000 donation from Chattem’s Hamico Foundation will help the Junior League give away $50,000 this year, leaders say.
Minigrants are awarded in amounts up to $750 to teachers who apply online for classroom projects. Junior League President Jennifer Franklin said the group has funded a variety of school needs, including physical education equipment, software programs and science materials.
“There’s really no limitation,” she said. “Anything they can come up with that helps them teach students is fair game.”