Classroom Improvement Grants

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.

First graders from Central Grade thank TBA for sponsoring their Boardman River Nature Center field trip.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. 

$1,000 ceremonial check from TBA Credit Union to Kingsley Area Schools,

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 Schoo