FMFCU Foundation is proud to award grants, scholarships and awards
to those serving our community.
TEACHER MINI GRANTS
One-time grants ranging from $200 – $500 for classroom needs
FMFCU Foundation will fund innovative educational experiences for K-12 students that may not otherwise be funded during the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers may request funds for classroom supplies, technology, books, funding for classroom projects or programs.
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Nomination eligibility:
- Applicants must teach at a school located in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, New Castle Counties, West Philadelphia, or University City
- Applicants must plan on completing the project during the 2023-2024 school year
For more information on the criteria or to start your application, click below.
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS
The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes 20 outstanding and dedicated teachers in our area. Local teachers can be nominated to receive $1,000 grants towards educational expenses and $1,000 for their school.
Deadline: December 22, 2023
Nomination eligibility:
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- Teachers can be nominated by students, parents, co-workers or supervisors
- Nominees must be Pennsylvania- or Delaware-certified active teachers in good standing that provide direct instruction to students in a classroom setting
- Applicants must teach at a school located in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, New Castle or Philadelphia Counties
For more information on the criteria or to start your application, click below.
JOHN D. UNANGST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One-time scholarship of $3,000 awarded to five high school senior applicants
Deadline: January 15, 2024
Nomination eligibility:
- Qualified applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a full time course of study at an accredited two (2) or four (4) year college, university, trade, technical, or business school.
- Recipients must be able to attend the 2024 FMFCU Foundation Celebration on April 25, 2024, at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center to personally accept the award.
For more information on the criteria or to start your application, click below.
BRIDGE TO SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP
One-time scholarship of $3,000 awarded to one high school senior enrolled in a Chester Upland School
Deadline: January 15, 2024
Nomination eligibility:
- Qualified applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a full time course of study at an accredited two (2) or four (4) year college, university, trade, technical, or business school.
- Applicants must be registered and attend a Chester Upland School
- Recipients must be able to attend the 2024 FMFCU Foundation Celebration on April 25, 2024, at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center to personally accept the award.
For more information on the criteria or to start your application, click below.

NONPROFIT COMMUNITY GRANTS
One-time grants up to $1,000 to local nonprofit organizations
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation will fund programs or projects that deliver measurable, sustainable improvements in the communities we serve. These grants are intended to strengthen nonprofits and enhance programs in our community.
The application period is now closed. View the 2023 recipients here.