Grants for Teachers
We recognize and appreciate the extraordinary effort and sacrifice Hawaii’s public school teachers provide to our community.
That’s why we created our Investing in Education Grant Program to assist 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.
We are now accepting applications until October 31, 2019.
Grants up to $500 will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
Let’s Get Started!
Complete Your Application in a Few Simple Steps:
• Create an account by signing into the portal below
• Complete the application
• Download the School Verification Form
• Submit printed application & School Verification Form for principal’s review
• Upload your signed School Verification Form to the portal
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Investing in Education Grant Program FAQs
Applicants must be a member of Hawaii State FCU and be currently employed in the Department of Education as a classroom teacher.
Click for full FAQsGrant funds are available now through October 31. Submissions will be reviewed and awarded as they are received and continue until all programs funds have been disbursed or until October 31, whichever comes first.
Click for full FAQsTeachers will be required to submit essays of 500 words or less explaining what is the need in the classroom, how the grant money will assist in student learning and provide details on items to be purchased and their cost.
Click for full FAQsRecipients will be selected based on their essay submissions.
Click for full FAQsApproximately 80, however the number will be determined by the amounts requested on the essays and the number of applicants received.
Click for full FAQsCall (808) 447-8070 with any questions about the grant or credit union membership eligibility.
2018 Recipients
Cindy Abe
Leilehua High School
Michelle Ah Chong
Kahalu’u Elementary
Tracy Aki
Ewa Elementary School
Nalani Arciero
Hahaione Elementary School
Rondy Arquero
Maui High School
Janet Bagby
Ewa Makai Middle School
Diane Barboza
Kupa’a Academy at Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Charmane Bellaza
Waipahu Intermediate School
Mary Bonnetty
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Julia Brennan
Kula Elementary School
Miki Cacace
Ewa Makai Middle School
Tricia Calhoon
Lahaina Intermediate School
Kimberly Celebre
Leilehua High School
Noelani Chang
Noelani School
Lisa Chang
Hauula Elementary School
Deanna Choy
Waianae Elementary School
Matthew Deeley
Nanakuli High School
Susan Dougherty
Aliamanu Middle School
Janice Dumaran
Ilima Intermediate School
Lori Eto
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
Laurie Faure
Kaulowela Elementary School
Laurie Flores
Hauula Elementary School
Robin Fox
James Campbell High School
Ellen Frenette-Garcia
Baldwin High School
Nina Fujimoto
Kaimuki Middle School
Keisha Funaki
Laie Elementary
Tyler Gage
Chiefess Kamekahelei Middle School
Phillippe Galicinao
Halau Ku Mana New Century Public Charter School
Raejean Gamiao
Moanalua Elementary School
Christine Ho
Farrington High School
Sherene Hong
Kaaawa Elementary School
Shariann Ikeda
Kailua High School
Kathryn Inouye
Linapuni Elementary School
Shari Inter
Kapunahala Elementary School
Kelli Kaanaana
Holomua Elementary School
Tiffany Kalahiki
Kaimuki Middle School
Tracie Kuniyuki
Mountain View School
Natalie Lee
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Caroline Lee
Waipahu Intermediate School
Glenn Lee
Waialua High & Intermediate School
Jennifer Macadangdang
Ewa Makai Middle School
Whitney Mahoney
Waikiki Elementary School
Alika Masei
Waianae Intermediate
Heidi Mathison
Maui High School
Aimee Matsuura
Keoneula Elementary School
Joseph Menor
Moanalua High School
Daryle Mishina
Kapolei Middle School
Emily Moore
Benjamin Parker Elementary
Trish Morgan
Stevenson Middle
Erin Nakano
Lanai High & Elementary School
Wendy Nakayama
Kanoelani Elementary School
Carlos Nashea
Waikele Elementary School
Brooke Nasser
Kalani High School
Kalelani Ogata
Lincoln Elementary
Logan Okita
Nimitz Elementary School
Kimberlee Peterson
Waianae High School
Christopher Rhoades
Ka’ala Elementary School
Angela Rivero
Pearl Harbor Elementary
Wileen Robson
Pu’u Kukui Elementary School
Rena Roybal
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Francine Sandell
Waialua High & Intermediate School
Wendy Shishido
Kahului Elementary School
Kerri-Lynn Slavens
Waipahu Intermediate School
Charity Sorgie
Mokapu Elementary School
Amy Suzuki
Aliamanu Elementary School
Margaret Takahama
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Lynne Tanaka
Farrington High School
Courtney Tawata
Kalihi-Kai Elementary School
Thomasina Tibayan
Lehua Elementary School
Matthew Tom
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
Serena Tuliloa
Laie Elementary
Jenni Uchida
Hahaione Elementary School
Lily Marleen Utai
Blance Pope Elementary School
Haley Van Weemen Van Noord
Lahaina Intermediate School
Leslie Walker
Waimea Elementary School
Wendy Wells
Kahului Elementary School
Jody Yamauchi-Oki
Koko Head Elementary School
Amanda Young
Pohakea Elementary School
Chas Zachar
Kanu o ka Aina PCS
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 $2,000 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 between $200 and $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 and will be awarded by December 31, 2019. Essay submissions are limited to one per teacher, per calendar year. All applications and essays must be submitted no later than 10/31/2019.