Creative Educator Grants

Classroom Makeovers is a grant from SELCO Community Credit Union that funds the physical transformation of K–12 learning spaces across Oregon. Each year, SELCO invests up to $45,000 by funding three classroom makeover projects of up to $15,000 each. The program is open to all K–12 educators—including those working in libraries, gymnasiums, and outdoor learning environments—across the 27 Oregon counties SELCO serves. Projects must demonstrate a clear vision for creating accessible, inclusive, and purposeful learning environments. Applications for the 2026 grant cycle open August 15 and close September 30, 2025. Educators are encouraged to think creatively about what "classroom" means when preparing their proposals.

Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…