Educational Impact Grant

Members Choice Credit Union, which merged with a “teacher’s credit union” in early 2021, strives to support our impactors and youth through the Educational Impact Grant Program. This program designates $12,000 annually in educator grants to help teachers and administrators in the communities we serve to take their impact to a higher level. Grants may be used for any direct classroom expense, including, but not limited to, supplies needed to fund a project for the classroom, basic supplies the classroom may be lacking, supplemental items to enhance classroom learning, or an experience to enhance classroom learning.

Each month the Educational Impact Grant Program awards teachers in our community with small grants ranging from $50-$200. The Educational Impact Grant Committee, made of Members Choice CU employees and volunteer members, will award grants to teachers and administration based on funds available and in amounts determined by the founding committee.  

 The application deadline is the 15th of every month.

 

Eligibility

Teachers or Administrators

Teachers or administrators in PreK–12 accredited schools in the 33 counties of Eastern Kentucky within the Field of Membership of Members Choice CU or an existing member of MCCU.

MCCU Member

If the applicant is an MCCU member – their account must be in good standing.

MCCU Non-Member

If the applicant is a nonmember, they should never have caused a loss to MCCU in the past and must be a part of MCCU’s Field of Membership.

Consent Form

Applicants will provide a signed consent form from their school principal for the requested project.

Citizenship

Be a U.S. citizen

Disclosure: See official rules for full details about eligibility and exclusions.

Timeline

1 1st - 15th Application process open

2 15th - Application process closes

3 25th - Educators will be notified of their grant status

4 6 Months follow up – Recipient follow up visits and progress reports

 

Community Impact

Dollars Awarded - $31,800.00

Projects Funded -198

Students Impacted - 17,140

Schools Impacted - 159

 
 

Resources Purchased

Literacy: 41%

STEM: 58%

Art/Music: 15%

PE: 8%

Learning Environment: 78%

 

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Application Documents

Signed Consent
A signed consent and media release form must be submitted with your application. Please email the form to eduimpact@mccu.net.

Grant Applications
Grant applications and supporting documents are due by the 15th of each month for processing.

Recipients
Recipients will be notified of their application status by the end of the month they applied.