HONOLULU , HO (June 23, 2026) |
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) today announced it has awarded $22,000 in grants to 44 Hawaii public school teachers through its 2026 Investing in Education grant program. The grants, each up to $500, will help educators purchase classroom supplies, books, technology, equipment and other resources that support student learning.
“Teachers play an essential role in shaping the future of our communities, yet many continue to purchase classroom materials out of their own pockets,” said Del Mochizuki, senior vice president and chief of staff at Hawaii State FCU. “As the cost of living continues to rise, those expenses can place an even greater strain on educators. We hope these grants help ease some of that burden while providing resources that support student learning and classroom success.”
Recipients were selected based on applications describing their classroom needs, the resources they planned to purchase, and how the funding would benefit their students. Grant requests included a variety of classroom essentials and educational materials designed to strengthen student engagement and learning outcomes.
The 2026 grant recipients represent schools across Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island, including:
- Aliamanu Elementary School
- Baldwin High School
- Central Middle School
- Enchanted Lake Elementary School
- Holomua Elementary School
- Honowai Elementary School
- Iao Intermediate School
- Iliahi Elementary School
- Iroquois Point Elementary School
- James Campbell High School
- Kalakaua Middle School
- Kalani High School
- Kalihi-Kai Elementary School
- Kapolei High School
- Kapunahala Elementary School
- Koko Head Elementary School
- Konawaena Middle School
- Kulanihakoi High School
- Lahaina Intermediate School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Maui High School
- Mililani Mauka Elementary School
- Mililani Middle School
- Mililani Waena Elementary School
- Moanalua High School
- Myron B. Thompson Academy
- Nanaikapono Elementary School
- Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
- Pearl City High School
- Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
- Red Hill Elementary School
- Solomon Elementary School
- Waialua High & Intermediate School
- Waianae High School
- Waipahu Elementary School
- Waipahu High School
- Wilson Elementary School
Hawaii State FCU’s Investing in Education program continues to provide direct support to teachers who often spend their own money to meet classroom needs and create engaging learning environments for their students. Since launching the program in 2009, the credit union has awarded 1,123 grants totaling more than $532,000 to public school teachers across the state.
For more information about Hawaii State FCU's Investing in Education grant program, visit www.hawaiistatefcu.com/grants-for-teachers.