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ViaCU Teacher Grants

VIA Credit Union

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

$100 - $500

Deadline

September 30, 2026

175 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ViaCU Teacher Grants

Purpose: Funding to conduct innovative classroom projects that make creative use of common teaching aids, approach curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together.

Award Amount: $100 to $500 per project

    Eligibility

  • Applicants: All certified preK-12 teachers
  • Geographic Scope: Teachers working in school districts in the following Indiana counties: Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Hamilton, Howard, Huntington, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Tipton, Wabash, or Wells County

    Evaluation Criteria

  • Innovation and merit account for 40% of the evaluation

    Funding Guidelines

  • Sole Funding: ViaCU wants to be the sole funding agent for your project
  • Co-funding: In exceptional cases, a grant may be awarded in conjunction with funding from another source (must be indicated in the budget section)

    Application Timeline

  • Applications Available: July 1 - September 30 annually
  • Current Cycle: 2025-2026 (19 grants awarded totaling $7,503.40)

    Historical Impact

  • Over the years, ViaCU has funded a total of 200 projects, contributing over $82,500 to local teachers

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 1.877.673.3284 (toll-free) or 765.674.6631
  • Mailing Address: Via Credit Union, 4505 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Complete the Application Form
- Submit a complete ViaCU Teacher Grant application

2. Write an Essay
- Include essay as part of the application submission

3. Submit Application Materials
- Submit application and essay to Via Credit Union on or before September 30 of each year

4. Mail Transcript
- Mail a copy of your transcript to:
- Scholarship Committee
- Via Credit Union
- 4505 S. Adams St.
- Marion, IN 46953

5. Provide References
- Ensure both a teacher and the Guidance Counselor complete a Reference Form

6. Budget Section
- Indicate if receiving additional funds from another source

    Additional Notes

  • All submitted materials will become the property of the selection committee
  • Interviews may be conducted if needed
  • Award will be made upon receipt of proof of project completion

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

teachers

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