“People Helping People” Teacher Mini Grants

we are excited to share one of the perks of being a credit union member!

Our “People Helping People” Teacher Mini Grants are back again because we want to support our local teachers, local schools, and our community!

Back to school time can be expensive for teachers. Eastern Indiana Federal Credit Union is well aware of the fact that so many teachers feel the need to buy supplies and materials out of pocket, so in 2021 we created our “People Helping People” Teacher Mini Grant program. We believe supporting local teachers and schools with our mini grant program improves more lives.

The Mini Grant Program has been established to provide mini grants up to $200 to aid in teacher classroom supplies expenses, enhancing field trips, expanding projects, or just about anything else that teachers spend out of pocket funds on. Additionally, it’s our 75th year of “People Helping People” so we would like to give you an extra $75 to support a pizza party for your classroom!

We know teachers love to help their students succeed. The teachers selected for a mini grant will also receive a $500 donation to their choice of their schools’ fine arts or extra-curricular programs! This could be art, library, music, dance, theatre, robotics… you get to decide!

Details:

NOW OPEN TO TEACHERS PREK - 12 AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

  • Local area teachers may request up to $200 to benefit their classroom. Teacher Mini Grant recipients will also tell us which program at your school that you want a $500 donation sent to.

  • It’s our 75th year of “People Helping People” so we would like to give you an extra $75 to support a pizza party for your classroom!

  • Qualified applicants are teachers who are:

    • Current Eastern Indiana Federal Credit Union members, that are in good standing. Not a member yet? No problem! Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or worship in Henry, Delaware, Hancock, and Madison County, Indiana, or members of their immediate family or household. Click here to open your account today!

    • Certified PreK - 12 education teachers who are full time teachers at a public school.

  • Mini Grants should be used for specific items needed to engage students or facilitate classroom learning.

  • Maximum of 2 mini grants will be awarded.

  • Recipients will be notified and $275 (mini grant & pizza party funds) deposited into grant recipient’s Eastern Indiana Federal Credit Union savings account. $500 program donations will be a check issued payable to the teacher’s school. If you are selected for a mini grant, EIFCU reserves the right to use your name and associated school in announcements to the media, membership, and promotional materials about the mini grant.

  • Photos of the items purchased with the funds are requested to be emailed to mgmt@easterninfcu.com

  • Applications currently accepted through July 15, 2025

To apply, please complete the form below:

FAQs

how do i know if i am eligible?

You are eligible if you are an certified educator at a public school and you are a member of Eastern Indiana Federal Credit Union in good standing.

HOW will i know if i’ve won?

We will notify each winning teacher by letter. Also, a letter will be sent to the school library with the check that will include recognition for the winning teacher.

if i don’t use all of the mini grant awarded to me, do i have to give it back?

No, we do not require a teacher or school library to return unused funds.

if i am not selected, can i reapply?

Yes. Teachers may apply each year but they must submit a new application each year. Don’t be discouraged! Keep applying!

can i be selected more than once?

Yes, if a teacher has won during previous school years, and if they reapply this school year, they are eligible to win again.

can only one teacher from each school win?

No, we can award multiple teachers from the same school.

what criteria are used to select recipients?

The scholarship committee will select the winners based upon needs that enables improved classroom learning and teaching.

Additional tips

  • Specify how grant funds will benefit students (K-12) by enhancing, not duplicating, standard curriculum.

  • Show how funds can benefit future students.

All decisions made by the Teacher Grant Committee are final.