NewSchools: Teaching Reimagined Grant

NewSchools: Teaching Reimagined Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund
Amount: US $150,000 - US $250,000
Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Summary

The NewSchools: Teaching Reimagined Grant offers a unique funding opportunity of $150,000 to $250,000 for innovative ideas aimed at reimagining the role of educators and enhancing student outcomes. With a focus on leveraging generative AI, the grant supports early-stage organizations and initiatives that prioritize diverse teaching strategies and community involvement. The application deadline is January 8, 2026, with a priority deadline of December 1, 2025, for updates on eligibility.

Overview

NOTE:  The final application deadline is January 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm PST. The first step is to complete the eligibility form to determine if your idea aligns with our strategy. We strongly encourage you to submit the form by the priority deadline of December 1, 2025. Applicants who submit by December 1, 2025 will receive an update on their status by the end of January. All applicants will receive an update by March.What We Fund We support early-stage organizations and new initiatives within existing organizations in the following areas: Learning SolutionsTeaching ReimaginedInnovative Schools Cross-Cutting Priorities Across our portfolios, we seek solutions that: Leverage generative artificial intelligence to improve teaching and learningEmbrace learning that happens outside of school, and support students in achieving college and career successEnhance teaching and learning for students with learning differences within and beyond our three main focus areas Teaching Reimagined We’re excited to launch our $5M funding opportunity. If you have a bold idea to reimagine the role of educators, empower students with learning differences, or accelerate literacy or math outcomes, we are eager to hear from you. This is your chance to bring your vision to life with a one-year grant of $150,000 to $250,000. Overview Investing in talent solutions isn’t a new priority. Since our inception, NewSchools has invested in early-stage talent focused organizations that have grown their impact and reach. More recently, our Diverse Leaders portfolio focused on growing the number and improving the quality of diverse teachers and leaders to keep pace with shifting student demographics. While the sector has made great strides to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce in education, we haven’t done enough to fundamentally shift the profession to make it a more viable and desirable vocation. It’s time to reimagine the role of teachers and right-size the job. We must evolve beyond the one teacher to 30 students classroom model to design engaging learning environments that meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students. What We're Looking For NewSchools will invest in innovative ideas that evolve how teachers work and strategies that involve caregivers and community experts in supporting student success. Our goal is to build on current efforts, catalyze new approaches and leverage generative AI to accelerate progress and make teaching a more sustainable, effective, and joyful profession that attracts a diverse group of educators. Evolve how educators work: Innovations that redesign the teacher role and reimagine how we organize talentLeverage generative AI: Generative AI solutions that increase teacher effectiveness by expanding access to content, research and/or feedback and learningSurface new roles and talent: Solutions that leverage caregivers and community experts in new school roles to support student success What We Offer Funding: A one-year grant of $150,000 to $250,000, depending on the stage of the organization or idea. After one year, ventures become eligible for additional support.Communities of Practice: Opportunities to build relationships with and learn from other leaders who are doing similar work.Management assistance: Access to relevant, timely and customized support from our team and external experts.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We support early-stage organizations and new initiatives within existing organizations in the stated areas above.Organization Structure:Non Profit Pre 501c3 Governmental Org For Profit Individual College or University (Non Profit) College or University (For Profit)You do not have to be legally incorporated to apply for NewSchools funding.