Education Grants
SESLOC has a strong commitment to education and supports classroom learning, creativity and innovation.
Each year SESLOC offers thousands of dollars in education grants to local schools. In 2020, SESLOC passed a milestone, surpassing $100,000 in education grants awarded to local K-12 teachers since the program was launched in 2013. These grants support local educators by expanding classroom level resources and supporting projects that reflect the Credit Union values of:
Eligibility
Open to pre-K through 12th grade classroom teachers and directors
of enrichment programs at
accredited schools within
San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties.
- Cooperation
- Accountability
- Innovation
- Self-reliance
- Empowerment
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
Funding Levels: Grants are available in amounts up to $500.
Application Deadline & Notification: The Education Grant application is simple and easy – just download the one-page application below, fill it out, and email it with a description of your project to grants@sesloc.org. The deadline for applications is the last day of any calendar month. Teachers will be notified of acceptance or denial by the middle of the following month. Applications may be submitted up to four months prior to project implementation date.
At the conclusion of the project, successful candidates may be invited meet the SESLOC Board of Directors and report on the success of the project.
For More Information, please contact Carla Swift at (805) 543.1816 ext. 204 or cswift@sesloc.org.
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