Grants for Teachers
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.
Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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:
• 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.
Have Any Questions?
Please email Sandra “Bunny” Tanaka at [email protected] with any questions about the Investing in Education Grant Program or credit union membership eligibility.
Applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Check back soon!
Congratulations to Our 2022 Grant Recipients!
Cindy Abe
Leilehua High School
Sean H. Abe
Jarrett Middle School
Yvonne N. Ah Sue
Laie Elementary School
Kathryn M. Alba
Kahaluu Elementary School
Taryn Y. Almeida
Kapunahala Elementary School
Jolie L. Alonzo
Waiau Elementary School
Mark Alsbergas
Wheeler Middle School
Kayla Y.K. Arakaki
Waipahu Elementary School
Luca K. Barcenilla
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Markie L. Belmodis
Leihoku Elementary School
Cicily R. Bilecki
Kalaheo High School
Nancy K. Brenner
Webling Elementary School
Ember M. Brock
Kauluwela Elementary School
Dustin S. Chang
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Reina Chang
Kalihi-Waena Elementary School
Mei Yee Cheng
Moanalua High School
Kristi L. Choi
Moanalua Middle School
Darcy K. Coronil
Kapolei Middle School
Kehaulani Deboma
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Matthew T. Deeley
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Ray Leo dela Cruz
Kaimuki High School
Jason T. Dettweiler-Pavia
Kaiulani Elementary School
Kaylie S. Eko
Moanalua Elementary School
Phillippe R. Fernandez-Brennan
DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach
Laurie W. Flores
Hauula Elementary School
Ellen Frenette-Garcia
Baldwin High School
Renolds I. Fruean
Maui High School
Maury D. Fujisaka
Lincoln Elementary School
Channing L. Galutira
Moanalua Middle School
Clint T. Gima
Maui High School
Kimberly A. Gomes
Hokulani Elementary School
Robin M. Gomes
Moanalua Middle School
Marilou Gorai
Heeia Elementary School
Jared B. Haiola
Haleiwa Elementary School
Nancy J. Halley
Baldwin High School
Frances Higashi
Waikiki Elementary School
Tammy Holt
Waikiki Elementary School
Rachel K.O. Hung
Kaimuki Middle School
Kathryn Inouye
Linapuni Elementary School
Shari H. Inter
Kapunahala Elementary School
Yvette T. L. Ishikawa
Enchanted Lake Elementary School
Shannon D. Kaaa
Fern Elementary School
Kaley T. Kanbara
Holomua Elementary School
Jessie K. Kanoholani
Kamalii Elementary School
Jamie-Lynn R. Katayama
Ala Wai Elementary School
Lynn-Therese K. L. Keahi
Iao Intermediate School
Tina Kekoolani
Kula Elementary School
Rebecca Kapolei Kiili
King Kekaulike High School
Brooke-Lee L. Kaululaau
Kailua Intermediate School
Susan K. Kikuyama
Waipahu Elementary School
Rayna A. Kinoshita
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Kori K.H. Kon
Kalani High School
Zoriana A. Kornienko
Haiku Elementary School
Kahealani Z. Lakalo
Pohakea Elementary School
Princess Caryl B. Lastimoza-Orines
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Caroline S. Lee
Honouliuli Middle School
Jennifer E. Lee
Haleiwa Elementary School
Joanne A. Martin
Kaneohe Elementary School
Tui J. Moe
Kaimuki High School
Nikki T. Morishige
Waiahole Elementary School
Erin M. Murray
Kaneohe Elementary School
Kathryn E. Nakahara
Pearl City Highlands Elementary
Cheryl A. Nishimoto
Waimalu Elementary School
Kylie T. Nishino
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Kalelani K. Ogata
Lincoln Elementary School
Val Tina V.C. Oishi
Campbell High School
Lisa L. Oka
Moanalua High School
Patricia E. Oliveira
Pohakea Elementary School
Ami J. Pearce
Wailuku Elementary School
Marissa S. Roxas
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Kaui L. Samson-Chong
Holomua Elementary School
Leilani A. Silva
Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Jeremy Soriano
Kapolei High School
Phoebe Suh
Kaiulani Elementary School
Charme Taksony
Maui High School
MariaDonell Thomas
Lahaina Intermediate School
Sarah Tiffin
Kalihi-Kai Elementary School
Matthew T.Y.F. Tom
Kaimuki Middle School
Nicole S. Valenzuela
Kapolei High School
Renette G. Walker
Kapolei High School
Robin White
Paia Elementary School
Kyra R. Wong
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Zachary M. Yabes
Kailua Intermediate School
Courtney D. Yamashiro
Lihikai Elementary School
Jaydeen K. Yonekura
Haleiwa Elementary School
Elizabeth Young
Aliamanu Middle 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.