Maps Teacher Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000 total (distributed among multiple teachers)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon (Mid-Willamette Valley region)
Award Amount: Approximately $1,000 per grant (25 grants totaling ~$25,000 awarded in 2022)
Eligible Applicants: K-12 public and private school teachers
Program Purpose
Funds classroom and schoolwide projects that benefit local students. Part of the Foundation's Education impact area, closely tied to Maps Credit Union's roots as a teacher's credit union.
Focus Areas
- Classroom projects
- Schoolwide initiatives
- Educational programs supporting K-12 students
Selection Process
- Maps branches supported the Foundation in selecting and distributing grants
- Awards recognize teachers doing meaningful work making a difference in children's lives
- Focus on teachers demonstrating dedication to education
Funding Source
Penny-per-swipe program and additional Maps contributions
Related Information: Maps Credit Union has 72,000 members and 10 full-service branches in the Mid-Willamette Valley region
What Marion and Polk Schools Credit Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $24K
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Range
- $6,647–$10K
Example grants
Chemeketa Community College Foundation
Donation for 5 new $2,000 scholarships for Chemeketa students for 2024-25
$10K
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Sponsorship for the Awesome 3000 Event that provides a fun run for students K-12 in…
$7,500
McLaran Leadership Foundation
Sponsorship for Salem-Keizer Crystal Apple Awards which celebrate excellence in education
$6,647
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
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