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

Available: Fall 2024

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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Spring 2024 Teacher Grant Recipients

Casey Vercher — North Crowley Elementary School — Acadia Parish

Teacher Grant Recipients_North Crowley Elementary School

 

Brooke Floris — Park Elementary School — Iberia Parish

Teacher Grant Recipients_Park Elementary School

 

Elise Boutin — Rayne High School — Acadia Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_Rayne High School

 

Danmar Milam — Acadiana High School — Lafayette Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_Acadiana High School

 

Joan Howze — Lafayette Middle — Lafayette Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_Lafayette Middle School

 

Kandice Dequeant — W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center — Lafayette Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_WD Smith Career Center

 

Brii Simmons — Episcopal School of Acadiana — Lafayette Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_Episcopal School of Acadiana

 

Danitra Alexander — Breaux Bridge Jr. High School — St. Martin Parish

Teacher Grant Recipients_Breaux Bridge Jr. High School

 

Chelsea Boyer — Cecilia Primary School — St. Martin Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_Cecilia Primary School

 

Simone Stutes — Gueydan High School — Vermilion Parish

Teacher Grants Recipients_Gueydan High School

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Fall 2023 Teacher Grant Recipients

Cherie Dvorak — Woodvale Elementary School  — Lafayette Parish

 

Paula Graffeo — J. Wallace James Elementary School  — Lafayette Parish

 

Kevin Hilbun — Scott Middle School — Lafayette Parish

 

Elizabeth Grossie — Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School — Lafayette Parish

 

Robin Hochkeppel — Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy — Lafayette Parish

 

Christy Deshotel — Jeanerette High School — Iberia Parish

 

Lisa Sedlitsky — Johnston-Hopkins Elementary School  — Iberia Parish

 

Casey Roberie — South Rayne Elementary School — Acadia Parish

 

Amber Arellano — Meaux Elementary School — Vermilion Parish

 

Mary Hernandez — Breaux Bridge Jr. High School — St. Martin Parish

 

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