How much funding does Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant provide?

Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant provides Up to $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant?

Eligible applicants: 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.

How often is Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant offered?

Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant has 2 deadlines a year: January 6, December 1. The next deadline is expected January 6, 2027.

Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant

Blaze Credit Union

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Professional Development Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: January 6, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: January 6 · December 1

From the program guidelines: “Application Period: December 1 – January 6 (annual)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: After-school and sports programming are NOT eligible for grant funding
Not eligible: Projects must be underfunded or not funded by the school district
Not eligible: Underfunded or not funded by school district

Overview

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)

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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What Blaze Credit Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 33
Total given: $601K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,500–$101K

By dollars: Minnesota 97%, Ohio 3%. Top recipient cities: St. Paul, MN; Minnetonka, MN; Minneapolis, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

The Friends of the St Paul Library · St Paul, MN

Program and event sponsorship/donation

$75K
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts · St Paul, MN

Event sponsorship/donation

$45K
Como Friends · St Paul, MN

Donation/event sponsorship

$34K
Spare Key · St Paul, MN

Donations/event sponsorships

$22K
Bestprep · Brooklyn Park, MN

Event sponsorship/donation

$18K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Teachers
Teacher development
K-12 schools

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Foundation

Blaze Foundation Scholarship Program

Blaze Credit Union

Amount

$2,500 per scholarship (48 needs-based scholarships totaling $120,000; 24 member-exclusive scholarships totaling $60,000; 8 high school branch scholarships totaling $20,000)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Annual

State