Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Available to educators (likely nationwide through NEA)

Focus Areas:

  • Professional learning and development
  • Leadership skill growth
  • Conference and workshop attendance
  • Further education pursuits

Eligibility: Public school educators

Purpose: Enable educators to invest in professional development and grow their leadership skills, maximizing impact both inside and outside the classroom.

Contact:

  • NEA Foundation Program Officer hosting virtual info session
  • Session date: August 19 at 5 pm MST
  • Registration available on NEA Foundation website

Background: The NEA Foundation believes in the power of educators to shape the future by including educator voices in leadership practice and policy.

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Resources Available: The NEA Foundation provides detailed guidelines on how to apply, tips for writing a successful grant proposal, and examples of previously funded projects
  2. Virtual Info Session: Register for the virtual information session on August 19 at 5 pm MST with the Program Officer for Grants to Educators program
  3. Application Materials: Consult the NEA Foundation's Grant Resources page for:
    • Detailed application guidelines
    • Proposal writing tips
    • Examples of previously funded projects
  4. Submission: Apply through NEA Foundation grants portal (specific details available on NEA Foundation website)

What Colorado Education Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
17
Total given
$1.77M
Median grant
$99K
Range
$8,832–$237K
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Westminster, CO; Aurora, CO; Denver, CO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Front Range Uniserv Unit · Aurora, CO

    Financial assistance

    $237K

  • Denver Classroom Teachers Associationdenver Uniserv Unit · Denver, CO

    Financial assistance

    $235K

  • Central Adams Uniserv Unit · Westminster, CO

    Financial assistance

    $190K

  • Two Rivers Uniserv Unit · Longmont, CO

    Financial assistance

    $159K

  • Boulder Westminster Uniserv Unit · Lafayette, CO

    Financial assistance

    $142K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Teacher development
  • Professional development

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