At Meritus Credit Union, we love teachers! Educators are always looking for ways to expand their instruction and engage their students — but it can be expensive. That's why we are excited to offer the Meritus Credit Union Teacher Grants Program.
Teacher Grants Program
Details: Funds received from this grant may go towards purchasing classroom materials, positive behavior incentives, classroom makeovers or other related items or projects to impact student success. Awards are paid directly to the schools for the educators. Grant recipients will be contacted and also announced on our website, Facebook and Instagram.
Eligibility: Applicants must be current teachers at schools located in Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin or Vermilion parishes. Applicants do no need to bank with Meritus Credit Union to apply. Applicants are eligible to receive only one Meritus Credit Union grant award per school calendar year.
Award: Ten (10) grants available; $250 each
Applications Available: Spring 2025
Learn more: View the Meritus CU Teacher Grants Terms and Conditions for full program details and grant requirements.
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What helps your application stand out?
A great application clearly defines:
- Project goals and details
- The timeline for implementation
- The group of students whom the project will impact
- Enhancements to student development
- Financial need and budgeted use of funds
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Fall 2024 Teacher Grant Recipients
Sarah Ancelet — Midland High School — Acadia Parish
Sarah Green — Iota High School — Acadia Parish
Kelli Broussard — Magnolia Elementary School — Iberia Parish
Liliana LeBlanc — Delcambre High School — Iberia Parish
Shelby Ciabattoni — Duson Elementary School — Lafayette Parish
Chelsea Doyle — J. Wallace James Elementary School — Lafayette Parish
Matthew Leger — Katharine Drexel Elementary School — Lafayette Parish
Brandon LeJeune — Judice Middle School — Lafayette Parish
Shawne Taylor — Cecilia High School — St. Martin Parish
Leah Trahan — Vermilion Catholic — Vermilion Parish
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Spring 2024 Teacher Grant Recipients
Casey Vercher — North Crowley Elementary School — Acadia Parish
Brooke Floris — Park Elementary School — Iberia Parish
Elise Boutin — Rayne High School — Acadia Parish
Danmar Milam — Acadiana High School — Lafayette Parish
Joan Howze — Lafayette Middle — Lafayette Parish
Kandice Dequeant — W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center — Lafayette Parish
Brii Simmons — Episcopal School of Acadiana — Lafayette Parish
Danitra Alexander — Breaux Bridge Jr. High School — St. Martin Parish
Chelsea Boyer — Cecilia Primary School — St. Martin Parish
Simone Stutes — Gueydan High School — Vermilion Parish
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