SELCO Community Credit Union is accepting 2026 applications for its Creative Educator Grants, supporting creative K-12 classroom projects across the Oregon communities SELCO serves.
Funding and deadline
SELCO is awarding up to $2,500 per grant. The 2026 application period runs from August 15 through September 30, 2026. The current official program and eligibility pages do not publish an exact closing time or time zone, so Atlas is not inferring one.
Who can apply
The current eligibility page states that grants are open to all K-12 educators across the 27 Oregon counties SELCO serves. Applicants should keep their principal informed and obtain principal approval of the proposed project before applying.
Eligible and ineligible costs
SELCO says equipment and supplies such as iPads, calculators, or art materials can be funded when they are part of a larger creative project. Funds cannot be used for food, prizes, field trips, or salaries. If a project costs more than $2,500, applicants are asked to identify the source of the remaining funds; SELCO does not state a mandatory matching percentage or dollar amount.
Selection criteria and submission
SELCO evaluates creativity and originality, proposal clarity, budget definition, number of students affected, potential to develop targeted skills, and broader impact. Applications are submitted through SELCO’s linked SmarterSelect application. Program questions may be sent to stepsup@selco.org.
Atlas analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. This is a verified, currently open Oregon educator grant with clear eligibility, a simple application path, and a defined maximum award. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. The verified program supports creative classroom projects and does not establish a legitimate remote physical examination, guided-vitals, telehealth, connected-diagnostics, or QC Healthcare use case. Atlas therefore does not force a Dr. Miltie direct-vendor or applicant outreach case.
Official source: SELCO Creative Educator Grants and 2026 eligibility and application guidance.