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CHEER Fund Request Form

Request for Assistance

Caring Help for Education Endeavors by Retirees was formed by Missouri NEA-Retired to be a public service by enhancing the learning conditions of Missouri's children. CHEER provides opportunities for MNEA-Retired members to reach out to public school district employees and provide financial and material resources.             

Application Process:

  1. Complete the Missouri NEA-Retired CHEER Grant Application form online using the form below or print and mail to Missouri NEA-Retired, Attn: Tracy Flaherty, 1810 East Elm St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
  2. Applications must be received by Feb. 1 each year to be considered. Applications received after Feb.1 will be considered for the following year.
  3. Applications will be reviewed in February each year.
  4. Approved applicants and their sponsors will be notified around March 15 of the funds awarded.
  5. Applicant will be expected to make the purchase(s) and provide receipt(s) by the end of the school year to receive the grant funds.
  6. Sponsors will be expected to deliver the grant check and submit a picture(s) of the presentation to the Missouri NEA-Retired Communications Chair for publicity.
  7. Sponsors and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit photos of students enjoying the project to the Missouri NEA-Retired Communications Chair.


Application criteria:

  1. Applicant must be a current Missouri NEA Active Member.
  2. Sponsor must be a current Missouri NEA-Retired Member.
  3. Grant application must be complete.
  4. Project description should include specific items to be purchased and/or costs to be incurred to complete the project.
  5. Applicants may be contacted by Missouri NEA-Retired CHEER Chair if the application is unclear or if more information is required. 

Some examples of worthy projects may include but are not limited to: 

  • Workroom renovations
  • Educator classroom setup needs, school supplies, teaching tools
  • Buddy pack supplies such as food, snacks, school supplies, etc.
  • Adopt a library
  • Field trips
  • Books, games and furniture
  • Support staff needs

The CHEER Fund accepts charitable contributions. You may designate your contribution for a special cause or in honor/memory of a loved one. Missouri NEA will send a notice of the contribution to the recipient(s) indicated on the contribution form. To send a tax deductible contribution, contribute online or print and complete a paper form, send with a check payable to MNEA-Retired CHEER Fund, 1810 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Sponsor Information (Must be an MNEA-Retired member) 
First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Primary Phone Number:  

Applicant Information (must be an MNEA active member)
Name of recipient:  
Email Address:   Cell Phone:  
Mailing Address:  Street/PO Box:

City: , State: Zip Code:
School District:
School Building & Grade Level: 

Donation Information
Amount Requested (not to exceed $250):
 Previously received CHEER grant? 
Describe the proposed project you are seeking funds to support. Include any specific items to be purchased or expenses to incur, source of purchase and the cost of each item. Applications without adequate descriptions may not be considered.



If a CHEER grant is awarded, funds will be disbursed as a reimbursement to the applicant after the item(s) have been purchased or project has been completed. The applicant will be expected to provide receipts and photos documenting the project. These photos may be used to help publicize the CHEER program. The check will be mailed to the sponsor. 
This project/gift be celebrated or publicized by MNEA-Retired.  
(Ex. newspaper, Facebook, Focus, Twitter, Instagram)
Please submit pictures of the presentation of the grant funds and the completed project. We also appreciate receiving quotes for our newsletter, including the students’ reactions to the completed project.

We encourage our grant Recipients to show their appreciation by sharing your experience with fellow members who may also benefit from a little CHEER!

Thank you notes are also appreciated!!
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Even though we are not at school supporting Missouri students, members continue to help every day during this crisis. MNEA wants to share your stories as we struggle through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are hearing about members who are continuing to care for their students by

  • volunteering at school district Grab & Go meal distribution centers and food drives
  • providing child care for essential medical staff
  • shopping for the elderly so they don’t have to leave the safety of their homes

Your stories help show that educators don’t stop caring. Please send your stories with pictures to MNEA at coronavirus@mnea.org, so we can share them. You can post to social media, making sure you tag @MissouriNEA and use the hashtags  #MNEAheroes and  #MNEAprotects.