The North Island Credit Union Foundation announced Monday that it is accepting applications from Southern California teachers for grants to fund classroom projects.
The foundation will award 10 grants of $500 each to help teachers pay for projects aimed at addressing classroom or academic needs and providing additional educational opportunities for students.
The program is open to full-time teachers in Riverside and San Diego counties, as well as active teachers who are members of North Island Credit Union.
“Some of the most memorable learning experiences begin with a teacher’s creative idea,” North Island Credit Union Foundation President Marvel Ford said in a statement. “Through our Teacher Grant program, we are proud to help educators bring those ideas to life and give students new opportunities to explore, experiment and connect with learning in meaningful ways.”
The foundation said it has awarded $235,000 in teacher grants since the program began in 2012. Previous grants have supported projects including “creating an underwater city, designing and building bridges and model houses, supporting an entrepreneur course for high school seniors and creating a sensory garden and community learning space, among others.”
North Island Credit Union Foundation is the philanthropic arm of North Island Credit Union.
Teachers can review the program guidelines and apply online at ccu.com/teachergrant/.
Applications are due Sept. 12.