Education First Grant Program
Funding Amount
$125,000 over two years
Deadline
September 7, 2026
151 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Education First Grant Program
Overview: WECU's Education First Grant Program provides strategic funding to educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. The program was launched in 2019 to reflect WECU's deep-rooted history in education, as a credit union founded by teachers.
Geographic Scope: Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Washington
Focus Areas:
Award Amount: $125,000 total funding distributed over two years
Funding Allocation: Distributed among multiple nonprofit recipients annually
2025 Awardees:
Mission Alignment: Reflects WECU's commitment to education and community development as a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union
Contact: WECU Community Impact team
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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