Grants for Teachers
Applications Will Be Accepted Starting February 3, 2025.
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.
2024 List of Recipients | Watch Our Video | Eligibility and Requirements | Contact Us
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.
Congratulations to Our 2024 Grant Recipients!
Kathryn A.
Kahaluu Elementary School
Kayla A.
Waipahu Elementary School
Eric B.
Wahiawa Middle School
Marissa B.
Hokulani Elementary School
Luca B.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Markie B.
Leihoku Elementary School
Mary B.
Leihoku Elementary School
Karen C.
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Reina C.
Kalihi-Waena Elementary School
Mei Yee C.
Moanalua High School
Nicole C.
Lehua Elementary School
Kehaulani D.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Matthew D.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Janice D.
Moanalua High School
Joanne D.
August Ahrens Elementary School
Leanne D.
Makawao Elementary School
Phillippe F.
Halau Ku Mana – PCS
Laurie F.
Kahuku Elementary School
William G.
Leilehua High School
Xiaochen G.
Aliiolani Elementary School
Lauren G.
Leihoku Elementary School
Corey G.
Makawao Elementary School
Tammy H.
Waikiki Elementary School
Lhaneza I.
Kanoelani Elementary School
Deanna K.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
Patti K.
Red Hill Elementary School
An’Gelle K.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Kelly K.
Moanalua High School
Michelle K.
King Kekaulike High School
Adam K.
Moanalua High School
Howard K.
Roosevelt High School
Kaley K.
Holomua Elementary School
Leimana K.
Waihee Elementary School
Deanna K.
Nanakuli Elementary School
Matyas K.
Moanalua Middle School
Samantha K.
Kaimuki Middle School
Jennifer K.
Mililani High School
Dan L.
Kaiser High School
Jennifer L.
Haleiwa Elementary School
Kapuakuliaepilimaeole L.
Waikele Elementary School
Andrew L.
Moanalua High School
Lynette L.
Kaimuki High School
Aimee M.
Ewa Makai Middle School
Ehren M.
Aliamanu Middle School
Joseph M.
Moanalua High School
Tui M.
Kalani High School
Alvin M.
Kamakahelei Middle School
Dave M.
Mililani Mauka Elementary School
Nikki M.
Waiahole Elementary School
Ruth Jane N.
Roosevelt High School
Kyle N.
Moanalua High School
Bao N.
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Stacey N.
Iao Intermediate School
Kylie N.
Ewa Beach Elementary School
Jennika O.
Kainalu Elementary School
Joy O.
Moanalua High School
Marissa Ann P.
Kaala Elementary School
Kelly P.
Kalihi-Waena Elementary School
Janine P.
Holomua Elementary School
Kristel P.
Waihee Elementary School
Kaunanga P.
Laie Elementary School
Grace R.
Lehua Elementary School
Magnolia R.
Barbers Point Elementary School
Wileen R.
Puu Kukui Elementary School
Kaui S.
Holomua Elementary School
Kaitlyn S.
Lahainaluna High School
Brian S.
Waialae Elementary School – PCS
Jeremy S.
Kapolei High School
Heidi S.
Holomua Elementary School
Maya S.
Castle High School
John T.
Kalakaua Middle School
Kelly T.
Holomua Elementary School
Kevin T.
Leilehua High School
Matthew T.
Kaimuki Middle School
Theresa T.
Moanalua High School
Shannen W.
Kalihi-Waena Elementary School
Matthew Y.
Campbell High School
Dawn Y.
Pearl City Highlands Elementary
Ashley Y.
Kalani High School
Alison Y.
Waikele Elementary School
Jaydeen Y.
Haleiwa Elementary School
Caroline Y.
Mililani Middle School
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.
Please check back periodically for information on future programs.
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.
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.