As school districts continue to experience budget cuts, educators search for new and creative means to fund projects and programs in jeopardy of being eliminated. Committed to students and the educators dedicated to their success, TBA Credit Union is proud to offer Classroom Improvement Grants.
Applicants are selected for funding based on how many students benefit from the request, how the request relates to classroom instruction and how funding will impact the future of students.
Guidelines
- Educators from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties can apply.
- To allow a range of educators to benefit from the grant program, schools who have not received a grant in the last two years will be given first consideration.
- Recipients who fail to arrange a grant presentation within two months of notification forfeit the award and will need to resubmit an application for consideration.
- All applicants will be notified within two weeks.
- Grants are awarded up to $1,000.
Grant Application
We are accepting 2026 Classroom Improvement Grants Applications. To be considered for a grant, please complete this application form.
2026 Grant Recipients
Eryn S. | Leland Public Schools
2025 Grant Recipients
Amanda M. | Blair Elementary School
Kelly F. | Central Grade Elementary School
Tiffany S. | Kinglsey Middle School
Kathy K. | The Woodland School
2024 Grant Recipients
Jamie S | Traverse City Central High School
Joylnn P. | Courtade Elementary School
Jennifer R. | Traverse Heights
Kirsten C. | Benzie High School
Kyle S. | Trinity Lutheran School
Barb P. | St. Mary’s School
Michael W. | Traverse City West High School
Kiel C. | Manton High School