August 12, 2024 2:50 a.m.

As educators increasingly dip into their own pockets to pay for classroom-related expenses, SELCO Community Credit Union will soon begin accepting applications for two programs that will combine to offer as much as $125,000 in classroom support across Oregon.

A SELCO release said part of SELCO Steps Up, these educator-oriented programs include three Regional Classroom Makeovers, worth as much as $15,000 each, and an expanded Creative Educator Grants that are worth as much as $2,500 for each recipient.

The application window will remain open for both programs from Thursday, August 15th through Monday, September 30th.

For complete information about applying for SELCO Steps Up classroom makeovers or creative educator grants, go to: www.selco.org/steps-up/student-and-educator-support/