NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants
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
- 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
- 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
- Application Materials: Consult the NEA Foundation's Grant Resources page for:
- Detailed application guidelines
- Proposal writing tips
- Examples of previously funded projects
- 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Teacher development
- Professional development
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