Local credit union awards $5500 in classroom grants to Panhandle educators Posted on After a month-long entry and review process, Community South Credit Union announced the educators who will be awarded a “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant this year. The grant was developed to provide funding for unique projects that enhance the classroom experience beyond the normal curriculum. This year, the credit union awarded four grants for a total of $5,500 to winners in Holmes, Walton, and Washington Counties. “We are thrilled to be able to support the efforts of these educators in providing our students with programs that might not otherwise be possible due to budget constraints,” said Jan Page, CEO of Community South. “We hope each of these initiatives will instill a thirst for lifelong learning.”