KCCU Teacher Grant Program

KCCU Teacher Grant Program

Overview:
The KCCU Teacher Grant Program provides grants to professional educators teaching Pre-K through 12th grade to help them purchase supplies and equipment for classroom instruction. This program is now in its fifth year, supporting innovative teaching and student engagement.

Award Information:

Award Amount: $400 per grant

Number of Awards: 15 teachers awarded in 2025-26 school year

Eligible Use of Funds:

- Equipment
- Educational software
- Books
- Special materials
- Other tools to support education of future leaders

Asset Ownership: If recipient leaves the school, any capital or goods purchased remain at the school property

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a professionally certified educator

Teaching Pre-K through 12th grade

Must plan to continue teaching in the 2026-2027 school year

Teachers must apply/nominate themselves (self-nomination only)

Do NOT need to be a KCCU member to apply

NOT eligible: KCCU employees, immediate family members of KCCU employees, KCCU directors, or KCCU officers

Application Restrictions:

One application per teacher, per school year

Only individual teachers can apply (not students, parents, community members, or administrators)

Selection Criteria:
Awards based on demonstrated need and innovation in classroom instruction

Post-Award Obligations:

Recipients agree that their name may be used for promotional purposes to enhance awareness of KCCU's Teacher Grant Program

Next Application Period:
Summer 2026 (specific application window will be announced on KCCU social media)

Contact Information:

Contact: Gillian Mauchmar

Email: gmauchmar@kccu4u.org

Phone: 269.968.9251 ext. 2493