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 June 30, 2021.
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 and submit the application form
• Send your principal a notice to complete and validate the Request for Verification of Employment form online
• Once your forms are submitted you may check back to review your status
New Applicant Returning Applicant
Hear How Miki Cacace, Stem Teacher at Ewa Makai Middle School, Used Her Grant to Purchase Coding Kits for Her Students
Investing in Education Grant Program FAQs
Applicants must be a member of Hawaii State FCU and be currently employed in the Hawaii State Department of Education as a classroom teacher.
You may submit your application online from now until June 30, 2021.
Teachers will be required to submit essays of 500 words or less explaining the need(s) in the classroom, how the grant money will assist in student learning and provide details on items to be purchased and their cost.
Recipients will be selected based on their essay submissions. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received.
Approximately 80, however the exact number will be determined by the amount of grant money requested in individual applications and the number of applications received.
Please call (808) 421-8720 with any questions about the Investing in Education Grant Program or credit union membership eligibility.
Congratulations to Our 2020 Recipients!
Sean Abe
Jarrett Middle School
Bridget S. Agor-Choo
Kapolei Middle School
Kathryn Maki Alba
Kahaluu Elementary School
Jolie Alonzo
Waiau Elementary School
April Joy M. Apana
Admiral Chester Nimitz Elementary School
Tai Baird
Kahului Elementary School
Luca Barcenilla
Nanakuli High and Intermediate School
Monica Belding
James Campbell High School
Eric Bott
President William McKinley High School
Shirley Bringas
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Ashley “Makana” Cabanas
Lihikai Elementary School
Chantale Cacho
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Tanya Casil
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Shelly Cassler
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Lisa Lehuanani Chang
Hauula Elementary School
Grace Chen-Ellis
Molokai High School
Kayla Chinen
Waipahu Elementary School
Miriam Chun
Helemano Elementary School
Toni-Ann Domingo-Oka
Maili Elementary School
Melissa D.S. Ferreira
Kapolei High School
Laurie Waite Flores
Hauula Elementary School
Andrea-Li LSMA Fukuda
Keoneula Elementary School
Alina Gutierrez
Mauka Lani Elementary School
Molly Hagmann
King David Kalakaua Middle School
Jared B. Haiola
Haleiwa Elementary School
Lianne S. Hoshino
Waikele Elementary School
Jessica LeAnne Huggins
James B. Castle High School
Shariann Ikeda
Kailua High School
Lynne Johnson
Maunawili Elementary School
Tiare A. Kaialau
Leihoku Elementary School
Cory Ann Kaimuloa
Kipapa Elementary School
GloryAnn Kama
Mililani Middle School
Kaley Kanbara
Holomua Elementary School
Florence Kawamura
Ala Wai Elementary School
Dean Kira
Waipahu High School
Ivy Y. Kitamura
Kaimuki High School
Cassandra Koja
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Samantha Kumagai
Kaimuki Middle School
Glenn S.B. Lee
Waialua High and Intermediate School
Kelli Miike-Lee
Kaimuki Middle School
Natalie Lee
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Kapuakuliaepilimaeole A.M. Lehano
Waikele Elementary School
Krystin Maruishi
Webling Elementary School
Ryan Matsumoto
Kapolei High School
Christy Matsushige
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Marsha Miyata
Kawananakoa Middle School
Tui Moe
Kaimuki High School
Lisa Ann Y. Morisako
Waialua High and Intermediate School
Brandie Munechika
Waialua High and Intermediate School
Alison Nakamatsu
Manoa Elementary School
Deseret Nau
Kipapa Elementary School
Jennifer Noblado
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Lordell Kaoi Nuuanu
Ke Kula Kaiapuni O Anuenue
Ann Pang
James Campbell High School
Jaylin K.T. Petersen
Aiea High School
Taylor Phelps
Ilima Intermediate School
Melanie A. Pokakaa
Waianae Elementary School
Kanoelani Rillamas
Ka‘a‘awa Elementary School
Angela Rivero
Pearl Harbor Elementary School
Tilana Roberts
Molokai High School
Renee A. Romerdahl
Kihei Elementary School
Kaui Samson-Chong
Holomua Elementary School
Gayla Sasaki
Leilehua High School
Alyssa Shon
Palisades Elementary School
Vanessa Souki
Kalaheo High School
Holly A. Sullivan
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Michael Takeda
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Dayle M. Tamagawa
Helemano Elementary School
Janell Tanabe
Koko Head Elementary School
Leeah M. Tano
Red Hill Elementary School
Sherry Tenn
Waipahu High School
JoAnn H. Terashima
Mililani High School
Sarah Tiffin
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Geraldine Tokumoto
Palisades Elementary School
Kim Tom
Leilehua High School
Jeffrey Uyeda
Pearl City High School
Haley van Weemen van Noord
Lahaina Intermediate School
Deysha Victorine
Kaneohe Elementary School
Jennifer Wada-Goode
Wheeler Middle School
Seth Weddle
Kapolei High School
Leilani Yamauchi
Waihe‘e Elementary School
Shirley M. Yamauchi
Kapolei Middle School
Alison Yogi
Waikele Elementary School
Jaydeen Yonekura
Hale‘iwa 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 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. Application submissions are limited to one per teacher, per calendar year. All applications and essays must be submitted no later than 6/30/2021.