Impact on Education awards $115K in grants

LOUISVILLE — Impact on Education has awarded $115,140 in grants to 83 educators across the Boulder Valley School District, with funding made possible by community donors, including a recent $100,000 gift from Meritrust Credit Union.

The Student Opportunity Fund grants provide resources that engage and support local students. The goal of the program is to invest in academic, well-being and career-discovery opportunities for children attending Boulder Valley public schools.

Projects funded during the fall grant cycle cover everything from career days to tutoring sessions to athletic programs. 

“We’re incredibly grateful for Meritrust’s investment in this program,” Allison Billings, executive director of Impact on Education, said in a statement. “They’ve stepped up to support our public schools at a time when funding for education is incredibly unpredictable. And the needs are growing.”

Impact on Education has long offered classroom and educator grants, but the program has evolved over the years in response to changing needs and priorities, according to a press release.

For many teachers, the grants support activities that were once considered standard, but are increasingly challenging to fund, such as field trips. 

Meritrust’s investment in educator grants is helping Impact on Education maintain and expand the program.

“As a community-focused financial institution, we at Meritrust believe that investing in education is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to the long-term prosperity of our Boulder community. Education empowers individuals, nurtures innovation, and drives economic growth,” Jamie Harrison, executive vice president and chief growth officer at Meritrust, said in a statement. “We are proud to support the hard work the Boulder Valley educators and Impact on Education do to ensure every student has the chance to achieve their full potential.” 

Meritrust — formerly Premier Members Credit Union — has supported Impact on Education for years, including a variety of initiatives ranging from college and career readiness to school-supply distribution programs for students in financial need.

“Meritrust’s support means we can keep showing up for teachers and students when they need us, and dream bigger,” Billings said.

Applications for the spring grant cycle will open at the end of the year, and awardees will be announced in February 2026.

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