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.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clemens-Clair Future Educators Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview…

Victor Valley College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coach John Dudley Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Victor Valley College students Program Overview This scholarship honors the memory of Coach John Dudley, who passed away in June 2009. Dudley…

University of Maryland · Rolling / Open Foundation

COE AmeriCorps Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Maryland Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The COE AmeriCorps Scholarship at the University of…

THE OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cohlmia Scholarship Purpose: Scholarship for local pastors applying to SMU Perkins Course of Study Geographic Scope: Oklahoma Eligibility: - Local pastors applying to SMU Perkins Course of Study…

BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Collaborative Grants Geographic Scope: Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA Eligibility: Teams of educators working collaboratively across schools or grade levels Focus: Professional development…

$300 - $5,000 per project
LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Collaborative Grants Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing annual program Overview: LEEF's Collaborative Grants program…

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

Collaborative Innovation Grant Purpose: For innovative projects that span across a grade level, are school-wide or are district-wide. Focus Areas: - Cross-grade level projects - School-wide…

BAY VILLAGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Collaborative Matching Grants Type: Grant for larger projects Award Amount: Projects exceeding $750 Focus Areas: - Curriculum development - Seed money projects - Holistic health initiatives…

COLORADO CHILDREN'S CAMPAIGN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Colorado Focus Areas: Education, workforce development Overview: Provides loan forgiveness for qualified Colorado educators…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Columbine Memorial Scholarship – Teachers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Columbine Memorial Scholarship for Teachers…

Up to $50,000 for commercial/multifamily; Up to $10,000 for residential
COMMUNITY OFFICE FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Priority Participants Enhanced Funding Funder: Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) Status: Active, part of ongoing rebate and grant programs Geographic Scope: Pitkin County,…

TUCSON VALUES TEACHERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

CommunityShare Mini-Grants Overview: Powered by the Teacher Elevation Fund, CommunityShare Mini-Grants empower PreK–12 teachers in Southern Arizona to bring innovative, real-world learning…

IDAHO STEM ACTION CENTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview PURPOSE: Per Idaho Code 33-1633, funding for Computer Science can go towards distributing grants to public school districts and public charter schools that may be used to provide incentives…

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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