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.

1,430 grants
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Up to $5,000
OREGON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Grants Funder: Oregon Schools Foundation (OSF) Geographic Scope: Oregon City Schools District, Oregon, Ohio Program Description: The Oregon Schools Foundation (OSF) Grant program provides…

Approximately $34,000+ total (29 grants awarded in 2025-2026)
GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Grants Geographic Scope: Gretna Public Schools district, Nebraska Eligibility: Any Gretna Public Schools educator, with the support of his/her principal Purpose: The Classroom Grant program…

Up to $230,000+ (300+ grants awarded annually)
Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Grants Geographic Scope: Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), Berkeley, CA Program Status: Active and ongoing since 1984 Overview: Classroom Grants have been a staple of Berkeley public…

JENNINGS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Classroom Grants Overview: The Classroom Grant application is open to all teachers in the Jennings County School Corporation, St. Mary's Catholic School, and Columbus Christian School – North Vernon.…

Zionsville Education Foundation Inc · October 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Classroom Grants Overview: Classroom Grants support academic excellence and innovation, community and school partnerships, and matching funds for external grants. These grants are awarded in the fall…

YORK SUBURBAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · May 15, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Classroom Grants - Individual Classroom Grants Funder: York Suburban Education Foundation (YSEF) Geographic Scope: York Suburban School District, Pennsylvania Award Amount: $1,500 Mission: The York…

YORK SUBURBAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · May 15, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Classroom Grants - Multi-classroom/Grade Level Grants Funder: York Suburban Education Foundation (YSEF) Geographic Scope: York Suburban School District, Pennsylvania Award Amount: $2,500 Mission: The…

Varies (historical range: $450 - $44,137)
Shorewood Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Grants Funder: Shorewood Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) Foundation Geographic Scope: Shorewood, Wisconsin - serves Shorewood School District Focus Areas: -…

GREENWOOD ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Grants for Teachers Funder: Greenwood ISD Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Greenwood ISD, Midland, TX Overview: The Greenwood Education Foundation provides grants for innovative ideas…

Varies (examples range from $94 to $2,800)
ASHLAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Impact Grants Overview: ASF awards grants to support creative, hands-on classroom projects and materials that directly benefit students in Ashland Schools. Geographic Scope: Ashland School…

CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO PUBLIC SCHOOL · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Classroom Innovation Grant Purpose: For innovative classroom or grade level projects at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Focus Areas: - Classroom or grade level innovation projects -…

SIGMA TAU DELTA SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Library Grants Funder: Sigma Tau Delta Society Inc Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: Members, particularly new secondary school teachers Focus: Grants to support the development…

SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Mini-Grant Program Overview: The SC Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher program offers a Learn-to-Farm classroom mini-grant program for teachers in public and private schools. Geographic…

Logan City School District · Rolling / Open Foundation

Classroom Minigrants Funder: Logan Schools Foundation Mission: Improve the lives of young people and strengthen the community by enhancing educational opportunities available to all students in the…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Classroom Research Grant 7-12 The…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Classroom Research Grant PK-6 Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Classroom Research Grant PK-6,…

SPOKANE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION · April 13, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Classroom Supply Grant Funder: Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) Overview: A springtime grant opportunity for educators to receive a $200 boost to restock classrooms with essential supplies such…

MU ALPHA THETA NATL HIGH SCHOOL & · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Classroom Teaching Grants Funder: Mu Alpha Theta Educational Foundation Overview: The Mu Alpha Theta Educational Foundation provides classroom teaching grants to support former members who are in…

Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning · Rolling / Open Foundation

Classroom-Focused Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The…

Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Claudia K. Salewske Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Claudia K. Salewske…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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