CHEER Grant

CHEER

Caring Help for Education Endeavors by Retirees was formed by MNEA-Retired to be a public benefit by enhancing the learning conditions of Missouri's children. CHEER provides opportunities for MNEA-Retired members to reach out to public school district employees, particularly early career educators, who are MNEA members to provide financial and material resources such as, but not limited to the following: 

  • Providing needed school supplies for classrooms or teachers. 
  • Enhancing workspaces for teachers and school personnel.
  • Funding literacy projects.
  • Funding teacher training opportunities.       
  • Promoting volunteerism.
  • Participating in programs that relieve poverty.
  • Promoting school readiness.

 Please contact Pam Koetting (pam.koetting@mnea.org) at (573) 644-9601.

Contributions

Contributions to CHEER can be made at any time during the year, through the MNEA Foundation. You can choose to make a one-time or recurring contribution online using a credit/debit card.

Contributions to the MNEA Foundation are tax-deductible. 

Applications

Applications for the CHEER Grant must be received by October 15 each year. A limited number of grants are awarded each year. If your application is not completed in its entirety, it may not be considered.  

Submit an Application