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Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

January 6, 2027

273 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant

The Blaze Credit Union Foundation Teacher Grant Program empowers educators within Minnesota communities by funding innovative and impactful educational projects focused on financial well-being and life skill development.

Program Overview

Mission: Dedicated to empowering educators within the community by funding innovative and impactful educational projects around financial well-being and life skill development.

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (state-wide)

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per grant

Focus Areas:

  • Financial well-being education

  • Life skill development

  • In-classroom programs and projects

    • Eligibility Requirements

    Who Can Apply:

  • Any educator at an accredited K-12 public, private, or charter school within the state of Minnesota

  • Special Consideration: Applications from teachers at Title 1 schools receive special consideration

    • Project Requirements:

  • Grant funding must be used for in-classroom programs and projects only

  • After-school and sports programming are NOT eligible for grant funding

  • Projects must be underfunded or not funded by the school district

    • What Is NOT Funded:

  • After-school programs

  • Sports programming

  • Projects already funded by school district

    • Contact Information

    Program Contact:

  • Name: Tina Jones, AVP Financial Empowerment

  • Email: Tina.Jones@blazecu.com

  • Phone: 651.789.3061

    • General Contact:

  • Phone: 651.215.3500 or 888.347.7473

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: December 1 – January 6 (annual)

    Next Cycle Status: The 2025 grant application window is closed (December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026). Winners announced in early February 2026.

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Review eligibility requirements and ensure your project meets criteria:

  • In-classroom focus

  • Financial well-being or life skill development focus

  • Underfunded or not funded by school district

  • At accredited K-12 school in Minnesota

    • Step 2: Prepare grant proposal materials (specific required documents not detailed in provided materials)

    Step 3: Submit application during annual window (December 1 – January 6)

    Step 4: Await notification of award decision (announced early February)

    Contact for Questions

    Before submitting, educators can contact:

  • Tina Jones, AVP Financial Empowerment

  • Email: Tina.Jones@blazecu.com

  • Phone: 651.789.3061

  • General Line: 651.215.3500 or 888.347.7473

    • Note: Detailed application requirements, submission format, and specific narrative prompts were not provided in the available materials. Applicants should contact the program directly for complete application instructions.

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    Fields of Work

    teachersteacher-developmentk-12-schools

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