Helping Teachers Teach

Teaching our children and providing them with the tools necessary to learn is a top priority for Eyewitness News and Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union. That is why we have developed One Class at a Time. We all know of the financial problems facing our schools and that many teachers reach into their own pockets to help our children.

One Class at a Time

Each month, Eyewitness News and MATCU will award a $500.00 grant to a teacher/classroom within our viewing area to help supplement class needs. If your class is in need of supplies, classroom tools, field trips, books, computers or other educational necessities then please let us know.

How It Works

Eyewitness News and Memphis Area Teachers’ Credit Union will award one classroom per month a $500 grant to be utilized for classroom needs, activities and academic enrichment.

One Class at a Time is open to teachers and schools within the Eyewitness News viewing area.

All Applications will be evaluated by an advisory board and winning schools will be notified.

Teachers may apply as many times as they like but are eligible to receive only one grant per academic year.

Award Criteria

1. Open to pre-school through 12th grade classroom teachers, directors of enrichment programs or school-based clubs.
2. Award must be used to benefit the students' overall learning experience or academic enrichment.
3. Grant applications are available on-line and must be submitted by the 15th of the month to be considered.
4. All grant applications must be completed in their entirety and provide:
   • Thorough description of planned project.
   • Identification of the needs/challenges within the classroom that this grant will alleviate.
   • Explanation of the goals and objectives of the project and how they will enrich the learning experience.
   • A timetable for implementation and completion of the project. Please note: the project must be completed within 90 days of award and receipt(s) must be returned to MATCU, Att: Marketing, 7845 Hwy. 64, Memphis, TN, 38133.
   • A budget for the project. If the project requires more than the allotted $500 grant provide an explanation of how you will obtain the additional monies. Please provide any explanations or attachments that will document your efforts.
   • Approval by school principal. Approval can be verbal between applicant and principal but will be verified before grant can be awarded.
   • Permission to allow Eyewitness News and MATCU to use recipients’ name, school name and/or photograph publicly if grant is awarded.