KCCU teacher grant program

We understand that great teachers are always looking for innovative ways to expand their instruction and engage their students. Often times they use their own funds to purchase supplies in order to provide the best experience for their students.  Here at KCCU, we are committed to helping teachers that are educating our future leaders. The KCCU Teacher Grant Program returned for a fifth year to provide assistance to our valuable educators! 

The application process for 2025 has closed.
Help us congratulate this year's recipients!

2025 teacher grant recipients

We’ve had the most amazing teachers apply for the grant, making the decision process extremely difficult. Every teacher is unique in their own way, and they’re all making such a difference in the lives of our future generations. Thank you to every individual that applied for the 2025-26 school year! A big congratulations to the following 15 teachers who were each awarded $400! Thank you, teachers, for all that you do!

• Mallory M. - L.E. White Middle School
• Daniel B. - North Penn Elementary
• Elizabeth G. - Harper Creek High School
• Madeline D. - Prairieview Elementary
• Melissa P. - Calhoun Christian School
• Jenny B. - Legg Middle School
• Ryan B. - Constantine High School
• Mikayla L. - Delton Kellogg Elementary
• Deanna O. - Galesburg-Augusta Primary School
• Rebecca L. - Breton Downs and Lakeside Elementary
• Julie S. - Southeastern Elementary
• Bethany P. - Walters Elementary School
• Gabby C. - Olivet Middle School
• Ashley C. - Woodland Elementary
• Savannah M. - Schoolcraft Elementary School

applicant requirements

• The next application period will take place during the summer of 2026 (follow us on social media for specific application window announcements).
• All applicants must be professionally certified educators teaching Pre-K through 12th grades, and plan to continue teaching in the 2026-2027 school year.
• One application is allowed per teacher, per school year.
• Teachers are the only individuals that can apply / nominate themselves. Students, parents, community members, administrators, etc. cannot nominate their favorite educators.
• You do NOT need to be a member of KCCU to apply.
• KCCU employees, immediate family members of KCCU employees, directors, or officers are not eligible.

award information

Grants can be used for equipment, educational software, books, special materials, or any other tools to help with the education of our future generation of leaders! 

_{No other person or entity has claim to the money or goods purchased. If the recipient leaves the school, any capitol or goods remain at the school property. Recipients agree that their name be used for promotional purposes to enhance awareness of KCCU's Teacher Grant Program.} 

questions

If you have any questions, please contact Gillian Mauchmar at gmauchmar@kccu4u.org or call 269.968.9251 ext. 2493