Grants for Teachers
Thank you for submitting your application for our 2024 Investing in Education Grant Program.
The portal to submit is now closed. Please check back to view the list of our 2024 recipients.
We recognize and appreciate the extraordinary effort and sacrifice Hawaii’s public school teachers provide to our community. Our Investing in Education grant assists teachers in the State of Hawaii Department of Education to obtain much-needed supplies, books, furniture, electronics, equipment and other basic necessities for their classrooms.
Grants up to $500 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.*
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See how this Kaimuki High School teacher’s dream for a school garden blossomed into hands-on learning opportunities for her students thanks to an Investing in Education teacher grant.
Eligibility and Requirements to Apply
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a member of Hawaii State FCU.
• Applicant must be currently employed in the State of Hawaii as a public school classroom teacher.
• Application submissions are limited to one per teacher, per calendar year.
• Recipients will be selected based on their essay submissions.
• Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received.
Requirements
Teachers are required to answer these questions (500 character limit per answer):
• What are your classroom needs and why aren’t there existing funds to obtain them?
• What is your overall goal for these funds and how will it improve student learning?
• How are these funds being used as a part of a critical need in order to deliver instruction?
• Teachers must also provide detailed information on the items to be purchased and their costs. Include tax and shipping in your estimate.
Questions?
Please email Sandra “Bunny” Tanaka at BunnyT@HSFCU.com with any questions about the Investing in Education Grant Program or credit union membership eligibility.
Congratulations to Our 2023 Grant Recipients!
Sean A.
Jarrett Middle School
Amarilis A.
Lunalilo Elementary School
Heather A.
Hilo High School
Kimberlee A.
Waianae High School
Jolie A.
Waiau Elementary School
Maeva A.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Kayla A.
Waipahu Elementary School
Sara A.
Kihei Elementary School
Eric B.
Wahiawa Middle School
Kimberly B.
Leihoku Elementary School
Ember B.
Kauluwela Elementary School
Tanya C.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Alice D.
Aliamanu Middle School
Matthew D.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Joanne D.
August Ahrens Elementary School
David D.
Jarrett Middle School
Romeo E.
Lanai High & Elementary School
Phillippe F.
DreamHouse Ewa Beach
Maury F.
Lincoln Elementary School
Sheri F.
Makakilo Elementary School
Sophia G.
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Xiaochen G.
Aliiolani Elementary School
Tino G.
Kapolei Middle School
Marilou G.
Heeia Elementary School
Lauren G.
Leihoku Elementary School
Jared H.
Haleiwa Elementary School
Kaha‘iola H.
Paia Elementary School
Elilynn H.
Salt Lake Elementary School
Drake H.
Waianae High School
Lianne H.
Waikele Elementary School
Rachel H.
Kaimuki Middle School
Shari I.
Kapunahala Elementary School
An’Gelle K.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Kaylee K.
Paia Elementary School
Kaley K.
Holomua Elementary School
Sharel K.
Webling Elementary School
Jamie-Lynn K.
Ala Wai Elementary School
Michael K.
Makalapa Elementary School
Rayna K.
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Vanessa K.
Kalihi Elementary School
Candide K.
Jefferson Elementary School
Dan L.
Kaiser High School
Jennifer L.
Haleiwa Elementary School
Kapuakuliaepilimaeole L.
Waikele Elementary School
Lynette L.
Kaimuki High School
Christy M.
Kaumualii Elementary School
Aimee M.
Ewa Makai Middle School
Ehren M.
Aliamanu Middle School
Joseph M.
Moanalua High School
Jessica M.
Makaha Elementary School
Christen M.
Kapolei High School
Cori Anne M.
Mililani Ike Elementary School
Anjanette N.
Lahainaluna High School
Dyon N.
Honowai Elementary School
Sara N.
Castle High School
Kylie N.
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Faryn O.
Paia Elementary School
Janine P.
Holomua Elementary School
Jessica P.
Leihoku Elementary School
Geri P.
Jarrett Middle School
Kaunanga P.
Laie Elementary School
Grace R.
Lehua Elementary School
Wileen R.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
Kaui S.
Holomua Elementary School
Markiesha S.
Ewa Elementary School
Mila S.
Kamaile Academy – PCS
Kaitlyn S.
Lahainaluna High School
Casi S.
Fern Elementary School
Roseanne S.
Kaala Elementary School
Heidi S.
Holomua Elementary School
Jeremy S.
Kapolei High School
Maya S.
Castle High School
John T.
Kalakaua Middle School
Lindsey T.
Lanakila Elementary School
Ashlyn T.
Aliiolani Elementary School
Sanoe T.
Radford High School
Kelli U.
Pearl City High School
Nicole V.
Kapolei High School
Chante W.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Melanie Y.
Makaha Elementary School
Brian Y.
McKinley High School
Iris Y.
Wilson Elementary School
Where Money Has a Heart
Grants & Scholarships
Hawaii State FCU has already awarded more than half a million dollars in scholarships since 1996. Recipients each receive $5,000 to be used toward a university, college or trade/vocational school.
Giving
It’s important to recognize and appreciate everything our Hawaii teachers do for our kids. That’s why we created the Investing in Education Grant. The money can be used to buy classroom supplies, books, electronics and more.
Volunteering
We believe in volunteering for worthwhile causes in our local communities. Look for us out in the community year-round as we do our part to improve the lives of others.
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* Grant recipients will be selected based on their essay submissions. The dollar value of each grant will vary up to $500 and will be determined based on individual need. To be eligible for the Investing in Education Grant, the applicant must be both a classroom teacher in the Department of Education and a member of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union. Grant funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Application submissions are limited to one per teacher, per calendar year. All applications and essays must be submitted no later than 4/01/2024.