Westerra Credit Union has launched its 2022 Classroom Grant Program, which funds $50,000 annually to educators in Colorado school districts. Westerra members who are educators serving early childhood education through grade 12 in any Colorado school district can apply for a grant, which is available up to $500 and are issued to schools or departments (not individuals). Applicants must be a Westerra Credit Union member with a minimum $5 funded into a savings account at the time of their application submission. Becoming a Westerra Credit Union member is easy and an account can be opened in five minutes or less at the following link: https://www.westerracu.
“We are so excited to support programs that will create the greatest amount of good for our kids, communities and schools. When we review applications, we carefully consider the most impact the funds will have,” said Andrea McDermott, Community Relations Manager for Westerra Credit Union. “We are extremely proud of the causes we’ve supported in the past and providing ongoing funding is a simple way Westerra meets these needs during unforeseeable challenges.”
Westerra’s Classroom Grant Program applications are due Friday, October 28, 2022, and the application can be found at https://survey.alchemer.
Westerra school grants are also awarded through the following school district foundations, where Westerra members can also apply:
Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Education Initiative Grants
Denver Public Schools Foundation A to Z Fund
Douglas County Schools Foundation Opportunity Grants
Jefferson County Schools Foundation Educator Hero Grants
Mapleton Public Schools Foundation Marchi Mini Grants
For over a decade, the Westerra Credit Union School Grant Program has supported local students and teachers. The program, which has awarded over $500,000 in grants since its inception in 2010 to more than 1,000 Denver metro area school programs, strives to enhance students’ experiences at school.
Grant checks will be distributed this November and past recipients of the Westerra School Grant Program can be found at the following link: VIEW PAST RECIPIENTS.