Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Call for Applications for Teacher Grant Awards

September 23, 2024

Education Foundation for California Schools Announces Call for Applications for Teacher Grant Awards

The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that applications for the annual teacher grant awards will be accepted beginning Oct. 1. Each year, the grants help fund programs designed to encourage students to learn and excel in the core subjects of language arts, science and mathematics, foreign language, and social studies. The program is open to all teachers in California public and private schools, Pre-K through community college. Grants are awarded in $1,000 and $5,000 funding levels, and applications may be submitted by individual teachers, or by school teams of up to three teachers.

“Along with the Orange County Department of Education, SchoolsFirst FCU is honored to provide this support to California teachers because of the important role they play in shaping the future for students,” said Josh Smith, vice president school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU. “At SchoolsFirst FCU, our purpose is to help build a brighter future for school employees, and the Education Foundation grants help educators reach their potential in innovative and inspiring ways that benefit students.”

Grants may be used for materials or equipment to support the development of new programs in core subjects. Since the program was launched in 2003, more than 875 teachers have received grants totaling nearly $2.2 million, directly impacting a countless number of California students.

Applications for grants are accepted each year during the month of October, and teachers are encouraged to apply on the Foundation’s website.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union serving school employees and their families. For more information, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.