Thank you for your interest in the A+ Education Foundation grant program. The Foundation was formed to provide charitable grants to fund programs, equipment, supplies, materials, and training for professionally certified pre-K to 12 educators.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be employed at a school within the A+FCU field of membership
• Be an A+FCU Primary Member (first-listed owner on a personal account) by the application deadline
• Have all A+FCU accounts in current standing (no negative share accounts and all loans current)
• Not be related to an A+ Education Foundation Board Director

Grant Application Criteria: 

• Applicant may submit one grant application per year.
• Original narrative required; duplicate grant submissions will not be considered. This means educators must submit their own application with unique responses even if they're collaborating with others on a project.
• There are five application sections evaluated including: purpose/goals, description, timeline/schedule, evaluation, and budget. The purpose/goals section will be highly considered.
• To ensure anonymity during the selection process, the selection committee will not have access to applicants’ identity. For this reason, please do not refer to your name, district, the name of your campus, or anything specific to your campus (i.e.: campus location, campus colors, or mascot) in the Grant Information section of the application. Including restricted information will be cause for disqualification.
• Principal’s acknowledgement and application must be submitted by Saturday, May 31, 2025. Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.

Grant Awards: 

• Grants are awarded in amounts up to $1,500 based on an applicant’s proposed budget. Funds may be used to support new and ongoing programs that enhance student learning and wellness or promote professional development, such as attending a conference or completing a certification. Grants can’t be used for payroll, stipends, higher education, or travel-related expenses.
• Grant expenditures must be completed by March 31, 2026.

If you have any questions about joining A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU), visit aplusfcu.org/lp/b2s or schedule an appointment to visit your nearest branch.

If you have questions about the A+ Education Foundation, visit aplusfcu.org/grants, call 512.533.4390, or email educationfoundation@aplusfcu.org.