Teacher Grant Program

+ Who can apply?

Elementary, Middle, and High School teachers (public or private) are welcome to apply for a Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant. To be eligible, the teacher applying must be employed by a school located within Blue Eagle Credit Union's designated service area, which includes the following communities:

• Altavista, VA
• Amherst County, VA
• Appomattox County, VA
• Bedford, VA (City and County)
• Botetourt County, VA
• Campbell County, VA
• Craig County, VA
• Franklin County, VA
• Lynchburg City, VA
• Roanoke, VA (City and County)
• Salem, VA
• Vinton, VA

+ How much can I apply for?

Eligible teachers may request any amount up to $500 per school year.

+ Who decides whether a project gets funded?

The Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant Committee is a diverse group of credit union employees who review and award grant requests. The Teacher Grant Committee may choose to offer partial funding at its discretion. It is our goal to maximize the positive impact on students, teachers, schools, and our communities through these grants.

+ Can I apply more than once?

A teacher may apply more than once, but if awarded a Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant you will not be considered for additional grants during the same school year. You may, however, apply multiple or consecutive school years for a Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant. Only one grant application for a single project will be considered. For example, Ima Teacher applies for project X this year and is awarded a Blue Eagle Credit Union Teacher Grant for project X. Ima Teacher could apply again next year for project Z. Ima could not apply again this year for project Y if already awarded for project X this school year. Ima's coworker, Ura Teacher, could not apply this year for a grant to fund project X (in addition to Ima Teacher since Ima was already was already awarded a grant for this project).

+ How will I know if my project is approved?

We will notify all applications of our grant decision via phone or email. We will also follow up to indicate any necessary next steps.

+ If awarded a grant, what requirements are there to receive the funds?

We do ask that you share a video, photos, and success stories of how the funds positively impacted your students with us. We love to celebrate with our recipients, and want to share the good you do in our communities and in the lives of your students! You are welcome to send us your own video and photos, or we will be happy to capture those during our check presentation if that is helpful.

+ If awarded a grant, how will I receive the funds?

The funds will be sent to your school to be disbursed to you for the project.

+ What makes a grant application successful?

The application must be complete and comply with deadlines. It should include a clear, typed presentation of the request on the appropriate forms. The grant request:

• should demonstrate creativity and innovation in education programming and target a significant number of children.
• may be a collaborative effort between educators, schools, parents, or others to reach children in multiple classrooms, grade levels, or schools.
• should not seek funds for substitute teachers.
• should demonstrate a clear benefit to the students and their learning experience, promoting positive impact and educational success.