LCCU Teacher Grant Program

LCCU Teacher Grant Program

Funder: Lewis Clark Credit Union (ID, US)

Geographic Scope: Pre-K-12 educators within Lewis Clark Credit Union's field of membership (Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce counties in Idaho and all counties in Washington state)

Program Description: The LCCU Teacher Grant Program awards grants to educators to supplement classroom instruction and facilitate student learning by funding programs, materials, and special projects. The program is offered twice per school year (fall and spring semesters) and aims to encourage professional innovation in teaching and greater student engagement in learning.

Historical Context

LCCU began as a teacher's credit union in 1939 and has served over 7,500 members in five counties for over 75 years. The grant program represents LCCU's commitment to giving back to the educational community that founded the organization.

Award Details

• Amount: Up to $500 per grant
• Number of Awards: Five (5) grants per semester
• Frequency: Two rounds per school year (fall and spring semesters)
• Funding Source: Amounts determined by LCCU's Board of Directors based on available funds

Eligibility

• All educators in grades pre-K-12 within LCCU's field of membership
• Applicants should demonstrate school readiness, capability, leadership, and motivation

Eligible Uses

• Classroom projects and materials
• Programs to enhance teaching and learning
• Special projects for classrooms

Ineligible Uses

• NOT Eligible: Travel expenses, lodging, and conference expenses

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: September 20
• Spring Semester: February 20

Grant Guidelines

The Teacher Grant Program Committee evaluates applications based on:
• Interest and originality of the project concept
• Likely impact on teaching and learning outcomes
• Likely impact on student engagement
• Evidence of school readiness, capability, leadership, and motivation
• Potential for parent and community involvement
• Encouragement to educators to start school-wide and individual programs to fund-raise

Contact Information

Lewis Clark Credit Union
• Phone: (208) 746-7233
• Website: lewisclarkcu.org
• Locations: Multiple branch offices throughout field of membership

Program History

Previous grant winners available for years: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016