Grants Program

Contributing To Your Cause

Educators give a lot – their best selves, their time, and often their hard-earned money. We believe those who go above and beyond to innovate, enrich learning, and contribute to student wellness should get the support they need.

With the help of our members, each year the A+ Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, awards grants of up to $1,500 to professionally certified educators.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be employed at a school within the A+FCU field of membership
• Be an A+FCU Primary Member (first-listed owner on a personal account) by the application deadline
• Have all A+FCU accounts in current standing*
• Not be related to an A+ Education Foundation Board Director

Educators can check back February 2025 to submit an application for the 2025-2026 school year.

If you have questions or need any additional information about the grant program, please call 512.533.4390 or email [email protected].

*No negative share accounts and all loans current

How It Works

Grants are awarded in amounts up to $1,500 based on an applicant’s proposed budget. Funds may be used to support new and ongoing programs that enhance student learning and wellness or promote professional development, such as attending a conference or completing a certification. Grants can’t be used for payroll, stipends, higher education, or travel-related expenses.

Application Process

• Complete the online grant application
• Obtain approval from your principal or highest administrator
• Ensure your application and administrator’s approval are submitted by the deadline

Requirements

Educators can only apply once per grant cycle. If there are multiple educators working on the same project, each one has to apply for a grant separately and provide an individual narrative detailing how the grant will impact students. This means applicants must work on their submissions independently and provide unique responses; duplicate submissions will not be considered.

To ensure anonymity, applicant information won’t be visible to the selection committee. For this reason, do not refer to your name, campus, or any other specific identifiers (such as district, location, colors, mascot, etc.) anywhere in the grant or budget portion of the application. Including restricted information will be cause for disqualification.

Things To Note

The number of grants awarded each year depends on how much money is donated to the A+ Education Foundation, the number of grant applicants, and the total dollar amount requested by applicants that grant cycle.

Grant recipients must claim their grant and submit an evaluation by the deadline to be eligible for the next grant cycle.

Completion of a grant application in no way guarantees eligibility or funding. The A+ Education Foundation Board shall be the sole decision-maker regarding the award of any grant, and its decision shall be final. The Foundation also reserves the right to amend the terms of any grant at any time without prior notice.

Past Grant Recipients

Over the years we’ve awarded over $1,410,960 to 1,365 talented educators in their quest to turn an idea into reality. Here are some of our recent recipients.