Classroom Improvement Grants

Benzie Central High School Classroom Improvement Grant recipient holding big check.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 2025 Classroom Improvement Grants Applications. To be considered for a grant, please complete the form below. 

2024 Grant Recipients

Holly D. | Traverse City High School

Kiel C. | Manton High School

Michael W. | Traverse City West Middle School

Barb P. | St. Mary School Leelanau

Kyle S. | Trinity Lutheran School

Kirsten C. | Benzie Central High School

Jennifer R. | Traverse Heights Elementary School

Jolynn P. | Courtade Elementary

Jamie S. | Traverse City Central High School