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: Educators at accredited K-12 public, private, or charter schools within Minnesota; Special consideration given to applicants teaching at Title 1 schools.

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

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools Life Skills Training Grants

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: “Timeline: Applications accepted December 1 - January 6 (annual)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Educators at accredited K-12 public, private, or charter schools within Minnesota
Special consideration given to applicants teaching at Title 1 schools

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Must be underfunded or not funded by the school district
Not eligible: After-school and sports programming not eligible

Overview

The Blaze Credit Union Foundation Teacher Grant Program empowers educators within the community by funding innovative and impactful educational projects focused on 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

What They Fund:

In-classroom financial well-being programs
Life skill development projects
Underfunded or unfunded school district projects

What They Don't Fund:

After-school programming
Sports programming
Projects already funded by school district

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

Educators at accredited K-12 public, private, or charter schools within Minnesota
Special consideration given to applicants teaching at Title 1 schools

Project Requirements:

Must be used for in-classroom programs and projects
Must focus on financial well-being and life skill development
Must be underfunded or not funded by the school district
After-school and sports programming not eligible

Award Information

Grant Amount: Up to $2,500 per project
Recurrence: Annual program

Contact Information:

Tina Jones, AVP Financial Empowerment
Email: Tina.Jones@blazecu.com
Phone: 651.789.3061
Main Line: 651.215.3500 or 888.347.7473

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline: Applications accepted December 1 - January 6 (annual)

Submission Format:

Applications submitted during open window (December 1 - January 6)
Details on specific submission method not provided on website

Application Content:

Project description and objectives
Focus on financial well-being and/or life skill development
Evidence that project is in-classroom based
Justification of financial need and why project is underfunded
Budget breakdown for requested funds (up to $2,500)
School/district information
Teacher credentials and experience

Review Timeline:

Winners announced in early February
Applicants notified of results after announcement

Note: Specific application form, required forms, and detailed submission instructions not available on provided website pages. Contact Tina Jones directly for complete application materials and procedures.

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