NEA- Envision Equity Grants

NEA- Envision Equity Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

The NEA Envision Equity Grants empower educators to implement innovative projects that foster cultural understanding, anti-racism, and civic engagement among students. With funding of up to $5,000, these grants support diverse educational initiatives over a 12-month period. Eligible applicants include NEA members, and funds can be allocated for resources, materials, and professional development aimed at enhancing student learning experiences. Projects that prioritize critical thinking and collaboration are particularly encouraged.

Overview

Envision Equity Grants enable educators to test creative new ideas and innovations, demonstrating exemplary teaching and learning, while advancing students’ cultural understanding and appreciation, anti-racism commitments, and understanding of civic engagement and democracy. Envision Equity Grants support project-based learning and help educators to advance students’ cultural understanding and appreciation, anti-racism commitments, and understanding of civic engagement and democracy. Envision Equity grants will fund projects up to $5,000. Grants fund activities for 12 months from the date of the award. Examples of Possible Uses of Funds (This is not an exhaustive or prescriptive list): Bring trainers to your school to support culturally-sustaining teaching and learningPurchase and implement new social and emotional learning curriculum materialsPay for supplies to implement project-based learning, addressing a real-world challengeDevelop stronger education-focused family, school, and community partnershipsGain access to resources that can help to deepen students’ understanding of racial equity and anti-racist commitments and actionsImplement projects elevating student voice and supporting students’ engagement in civic and community life

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional support personnel. ESPs are defined as paraeducators, school bus drivers or other transportation staff, custodial and maintenance staff, food services staff, school nurses, health aides and other health and student services staff, clerical staff, security staff, skilled trades staff, and technical services staff.SISPs include professionals such as school counselors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, library media specialists, speech pathologists and others.Applicants must be current members of the National Education Association.Grant funds can be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, or technology. Although some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students.If your budget includes materials, the application must demonstrate how they will play a central role in deepening student knowledge and habits of inquiry. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Current NEA Foundation grantees are ineligible for a concurrent funding opportunity.A successful proposal will also make an individual ineligible for other NEA Foundation funding opportunities until the grant is successfully completed and closed out.The following groups may not apply as either the lead or partner:Educators who are not members of the National Education AssociationEmployees of the National Education AssociationEmployees, members of the board of directors, and immediate family members of the staff and board of the NEA FoundationAdministratorsGrant funds cannot be used to pay indirect costs, grant administration fees, salaries, or for lobbying or religious purposes.At this time, we are unable to fund proposals solely focusing on electronics such as laptops, Chromebooks or tablets.Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the notification date. Applications that include activities or expenses scheduled prior to the notification date will not be considered.Grant funds cannot be used to pay indirect costs, grant administration fees, salaries, or for lobbying or religious purposes.