Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant

Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant

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.

Status: 2025 application window closed (December 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026). Winners announced in early February.

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