HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union awarded $23,000 in grants for Hawaii’s public-school classrooms.
The Investing in Education grant program awarded 47 public school teachers statewide with up to $500 to purchase essential classroom supplies and fund educational projects.
“Supporting education is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future of our communities,” Del Mochizuki said, senior vice president and chief of staff at Hawaii State FCU.
Officials said grants were distributed across the state, with approximately:
- 26% awarded to Honolulu-area teachers
- 23% awarded to Central Oahu-area teachers
- 19% awarded to Leeward Oahu-area teachers
- 18% awarded to teachers on Maui and Molokai
- 8% awarded to Windward Oahu-area teachers
- 5% to teachers on Hawaii Island and Kauai
“Public school teachers give so much of themselves to create bright futures for their students, often reaching into their own pockets to fill critical needs. We are proud to stand with them and help ease that burden so they can continue to inspire and prepare the next generation,” Mochizuki said.
This grant was awarded to eligible teachers through an application process where they described their classroom needs, the grant’s potential improvement for education, and why other funds were not an option.
Since 20009, Hawaii State FCU’s Investing in Education program has delivered more than 1,000 grants totaling nearly $500,000 for public school teachers.
Hawaii State FCU’s Scholarship program has given more than $1 million to local students and helped them pursue a higher education.
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Here is the list of winners for the 2025 Investing in Education Grant.