2025 AgFed CU Foundation Classroom Supply Grant Recipients
This year, we were thrilled to award school supply grants to ten outstanding educators! Take a look at a few of the recipients and the inspiring ways they plan to use their grants:
 
 

 

“As we at St. Francis Xavier Academy in Washington DC prepare for the upcoming school year we look forward to utilizing these monies. Some items we plan to purchase include specialty borders,  posters, and back to school supplies that will welcome students and enhance learning. Thank you for all you do.” ~ Ms. Bunting pictured and Assistant Principal Dr. Parrish
 
 
 
 
 
“Funding classroom supplies as a teacher and single mother can be challenging and a bit stressful. Being selected for the classroom supply grant will help with those much needed supplies for my classroom. With the funding from the grant I am able to be fully prepared with materials and resources needed to make the learning experience a positive and welcoming experience. Thank you for selecting me as your grant recipient!”  ~ Ms. Banks

 

 

2024 AgFed CU Foundation Classroom Supply Grant Recipients
This year, we were proud to award ten school supply grants to some amazing educators! Here are some of the recipients and their exciting plans for the grants:

“First, I would like to say thank you for this award.  The money was earmarked to help with classroom supplies in the Art Room.  I purchased supplies for a project that students will complete.  Supplies such as hot glue guns, sponges, brass fasteners, models of fish, artist tape, contact paper and googly eyes.  Without this award of $100 my students would not be able to experience this project.” ~  Ms. Gannon

 

 

“I am excited to be one of the 2024 AgFed CU Foundation Classroom Supply Grant recipients. I will use this money to purchase snacks for the classroom. In addition to Art and Craft supplies. Thank you!” ~ Ms. Bridges

 
 

 

 

 

 

“Thank you. Planning to use this money to outfit my classroom with new materials to make it like home!”  ~ Ms. Eastlack

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Thank you so much for this grant! The grant will help purchase chair pockets for school supplies and items for small group instruction.” ~ Ms. Baumgardner

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023 AgFed CU Foundation Classroom Supply Grant Recipients

In 2023 we gave away twenty-four school supply grants. Here are some of the recipients and what receiving the grant means to them:

“As the 2023 recipient of the AgFed CU Foundation Classroom Supply Grant, the funds will help me this school year in the following ways: providing support such as chair bands for scholars who fidget, snacks for scholars when they need an extra boost to focus, and incentives to praise, reward, and encourage scholars as they engage in the lesson while doing their very best. ” ~ Ms. Lewis

 

 

 

“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for considering me for this grant. This grant will help purchase different items for small groups and classroom lessons. I am truly excited for being the grant recipient!” ~ Ms. Sellars

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
“Thank you so much for the donation. It will be put to good use in our kindergarten program.” ~ Ms. Strano

 

 

 

“This classroom grant has tremendously help support me with getting math manipulatives for my Kindergartners. Teaching math in kindergarten can be a struggle as the students tend to lose focus quickly. Being able to purchase math manipulatives has made teaching and learning math so much more engaging.” ~ Ms. Watrower

 

 

 

“Thank you!” ~ Ms.Holland

2022 AgFed CU Foundation Classroom Supply Grant Recipients

In 2022 we were able to give away twenty-seven school supply grants. Here are some of the recipients and what receiving the grant means to them:

“I am so grateful to be recipient of the 2022 AgFed CU Foundation classroom grant. I will be using this grant to continue adding to our classroom library as well as incorporating more flexible seating options for students to use during independent reading times. By providing this safe and comfortable seating option, I hope to encourage all of my students to enjoy and discover their true capabilities of reading. Thank you for allowing my first graders the opportunity to be successful! “~ Emily B.

“Thank you so very much for the grant for my classroom for supplies! I am a first-year teacher and this helps tremendously! My students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”~ Candace M.

” As a school counselor, I work directly with 400 students on concepts such as listening, responsibility, conflict resolution, grieving, friendship, worries and so much more. I work with students in large and small groups, as well as individually in my room. I will be spending the grant on a few books for my room as well as a small speaker to play calming music when distressed students visit my room.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to enhance my classroom. I feel appreciated and hopeful for our students.”~Carole M.