Teaching As A Career (TAAC) Program
Inspiring the Next Generation of Educators
Since 1991, the Hawaii Education Association (HEA) has awarded grants to teachers establishing on-campus clubs that encourage students to go into education. Today, the Teaching As A Career (TAAC) program supports both student clubs and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways at the Hawaii Department of Education public schools.
To date, HEA with the partnership of Pi Lamba Theta Beta Hawaii Chapter since 2015, has provided more than $23,600 to clubs at 30 public high schools on five islands statewide.
TAAC Teacher Project Grant & Student Travel Grant
Teacher Project Grant
- Award Amount: $1,000 (Joint applications allowable, Ex., $X,000 times number of teachers applying on one application).
- Purpose: Fund projects that excite students about pursuing careers in education and foster connections with peers across the state enrolled in Project Equal Access.
Key Requirements:
1. Submit applications by September 1, 2025.
2. Project must be completed by December 1, 2025.
3. Grant recipients must submit a one-page report and at least five photos showcasing the project’s success by December 15, 2025. Photos may be featured in HEA publications.
Application Requirements:
Include a detailed project description that answers:
• How will your project create excitement about pursuing a career in education?
• How will your project create connections with other students across the state involved in Project Equal Access?
Student Travel Grant
- Award Amount: $1,000 for travel to national conferences/competitions, such as EdRising summer conference.
- Eligibility: Students involved in Teaching as a Career Clubs, CTE Education Pathways, or Education Academies.
Key Requirements:
1. Submit applications by May 1, 2025.
2. Travel must be completed by July 31, 2025.
3. Funds are contingent on participation in the event; if a student does not attend, funds must be returned to HEA by the first day travel was scheduled to start.
Submit your application via email to hea.office@hawaiieducationassociation.org or mail it to the Hawaii Education Association at 1953 South Beretania Street, Suite 5C, Honolulu, HI 96826. All applications must be received by the deadlines..
TO OBTAIN APPLICATION (Click form below):
Teacher Project Grant Application Form
Student Travel Grant Application Form
TAAC Grant Reporting
To renew grant awards in subsequent years, applicants that receive grant monies during the 2024-2025 school year and thereafter will be required to submit a one (1) page project description and results.
To submit your grant report, please fill out the form below by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Submit your form via email to hea.office@hawaiieducationassociation.org or mail it to the Hawaii Education Association at 1953 South Beretania Street, Suite 5C, Honolulu, HI 96826. Forms must be received by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
TAAC GRANT REPORTING FORM