Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,273 active grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 690 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Grants tracked: 1,273; from 754 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,000–$5,000
Total listed funding: $30.3M; across 690 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 43; 95 with a published date

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Nucor Grant Logan City School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Nucor offers grants to teachers in the Logan City School District on a yearly basis.	Not published	Varies
Elinor Wiley Haas Scholarship The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ Elinor Wiley Haas was born on January 6, 1935, in Solomon, Kansas. She graduated from Enterprise High School in 1953 and from Kansas Wesleyan College in 1957.	Not published	Varies
Beyond Books Grant Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 Helps first-year teachers supply and equip their classrooms with educational materials and supplies. First-time teachers often spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on supplemental classroom supplies.	Not published	$100
New Teacher Grants San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 Grants to help new teachers create welcoming and engaging classrooms. Awards are provided as Amazon gift cards to enable socially-distanced shopping.	Not published	$100
Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall, and Walter J. Hall Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Amelia E. Bauner, Frances A. Hall, and Walter J. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 09 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Golden Apple Accelerators of Illinois Program Student Assistance Commission · State Not published · Varies The program encourages academically-talented students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially in teacher-shortage disciplines and hard-to-staff schools, and provides those students with crucial mentoring…	Not published	Varies
LVEF Special Funding Request Form La Vernia Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies This form provides a means for La Vernia ISD administration and staff to request supplemental, real-time funding for unanticipated, immediate needs. It is intended to complement the Innovate Teaching Grant Application, not replace it.	Rolling	Varies
New Teacher Grants The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Partnership Plan proudly supports new Stillwater Area Public Schools educators with automatic grants based on the step they enter the district at.	Not published	$100 – $300
School In-Service Training Grants (9-12) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The School In-Service Training Grants (9-12) offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics aim to enhance mathematics education in secondary schools.	Not published	Up to $4K
Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant Association of American Educators Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Association of American Educators Foundation offers classroom grants of up to $500 for full-time educators to support various educational projects and materials.	Not published	Up to $500
Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grants Center for Black Educator Development · Foundation Not published · $500K Center for Black Educator Development (Philadelphia, PA) makes annual, nationally competitive Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grants (~$500k/yr, ~8 org awards) to organizations diversifying the teacher workforce.	Not published	$500K
The New York Botanical Garden - Seedlings Summer Institute: Nature and Science for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $375 The Seedlings Summer Institute at The New York Botanical Garden offers educators of Pre-K-2 grades a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on nature and plant science activities.	Not published	$375
H. Winter Griffith Resident Scholarship Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · $1K Easily learn more about the H. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 30 Jun 2026.	Not published	$1K
Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades Pre-K-5 Teachers Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades Pre-K-5 Teachers, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance teachers' mathematics knowledge through graduate coursework.	Not published	Up to $3K
Charles G. Will Writing Scholarship Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grants 4 Teachers Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CO · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 Grants 4 Teachers empowers Anne Arundel County educators by providing up to $500 for innovative classroom projects that would otherwise go unfunded.	Not published	$100 – $500
Talent Pipeline Development Elevate 215 · Foundation Not published · Varies One of three primary investment approaches used by Elevate 215. The program addresses critical teacher and school leader shortages in Philadelphia through pipeline development initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Bright Ideas Education Grant Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Berkeley Electric Cooperative's Bright Ideas program awards grants up to $1,500 to individual teachers or groups of teachers (public and private K-12) in the co-op's SC service area for innovative classroom projects not covered by…	Not published	Up to $2K
LTAA Faculty Innovation Grant Program Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LTAA Faculty Innovation Grant Program has been supporting Lane Tech teachers for 10 years, having awarded over $280,000 to Lane Tech faculty.	Not published	Varies
NEEF Innovative Grants North East Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) awards grants to teachers and schools in North East ISD (NEISD) for innovative classroom projects that supplement curriculum and bring learning to life for students.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Rubie Eileen Chapman Elementary Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Rubie Eileen Chapman Elementary Scholarship, provided by The San Diego Foundation, supports San Diego County residents pursuing careers in primary education (grades K-3).	Not published	$1K – $5K
MARSP Canadian Lakes Chapter Scholarships Michigan Association of Retired School · Foundation Not published · Varies The MARSP Canadian Lakes Chapter awards scholarships to support education and career advancement.	Not published	Varies
Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants offer financial support to K-12 teachers in Lorain County for innovative Service Learning projects linking community service with educational curricula.	Not published	Varies
WV Humanities Teachers Institutes Grant The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The WV Humanities Teachers Institutes Grant, offered by the West Virginia Humanities Council, supports the development of summer seminars in humanities for K-12 teachers.	Not published	Up to $20K

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About grants for teachers

Teacher grants fund classroom projects, professional development, innovative teaching methods, and educational materials. From DonorsChoose campaigns to NEA Foundation grants and Department of Education programs, teachers can access funding to enhance learning experiences and advance their careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for teachers award?

Of the 1,273 grants for teachers Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 690 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $5,000. The largest is $5.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for teachers?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Council of Teachers of (28), Montana State University (17), Society of Health and Physical Educators (15), Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (11), and Maine Education Association (11). In all, 754 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for teachers due?

Of 1,273 grants listed, 43 accept applications on a rolling basis, 95 have a published upcoming deadline, 401 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 734 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in January–March.

What are the easiest grants for teachers to get?

DonorsChoose has the lowest barrier — create a project, and donors fund it directly. The NEA Foundation offers Learning & Leadership Grants up to $5,000. Many education supply companies run teacher grant programs. State education agencies and local education foundations often have simple application processes for grants under $2,500.

Can teachers get grants for technology?

Yes. Best Buy Foundation, Verizon Innovative Learning, and Google for Education all fund classroom technology. The E-Rate program subsidizes internet connectivity. Many state education technology grants exist. ISTE and other education technology organizations maintain directories of tech-focused teacher grants.

Are there grants for teacher professional development?

Absolutely. The NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and Fulbright Distinguished Awards all fund professional growth. Title II-A federal funds support teacher development at the school level. Many subject-specific organizations (NCTM, NCTE, NSTA) offer professional development grants.

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