Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,273 active grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Teacher Mini-Grants Community Foundation for Oceana County · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for teacher-initiated educational projects	Not published	Varies
Great Idea Grants Birmingham Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $3K The primary grant program offered by Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) to support teacher initiatives, innovation, and student experiences that fall outside regular school or district budgets.	Not published	$300 – $3K
Young Honda Grant Logan City School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Valued community partner Young Honda makes monthly donations to provide grants for teachers in the Logan City School District.	Not published	Up to $1K
Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry Grant, provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance students' comprehension and application of geometry through innovative activities.	Not published	Up to $4K
University of Nebraska-Kearney Cooperating School Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The University of Nebraska-Kearney Cooperating School Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, supports students in the student-teacher program.	Not published	Varies
Whitelock Family Memorial Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Whitelock Family Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in Business or Teaching at a four-year university.	Not published	$3K
Elk Grove Citizen of the Year Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Elk Grove Citizen of the Year Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, provides $1500 to students from the Elk Grove Unified School District planning to pursue teaching or special education.	Not published	$2K
Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors young professionals who have made significant contributions to research in curriculum and instruction within health and physical education.	Not published	Varies
Whitney Wehr Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Whitney Wehr Memorial Scholarship, established by Greg and Bridget Wehr in memory of their daughter, offers a $5,300 annual award to graduating seniors of Mt. Vernon High School.	Not published	$5K
WindSwell Foundation: Scholarship- Additional Licensing Grant AWS Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K WindSwell Foundation: Scholarship- Additional Licensing Managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, this scholarship opportunity is for up to $2,500 per year for any Special Educator seeking additional licensing.	Not published	Up to $3K
Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship Grant Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations.	Not published	Varies
Impact Teaching Grants Hood River County Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hood River County Education Foundation created the Impact Teaching Grants program to help Hood River County School District educators fund ideas that would not normally be covered by the HRCSD budget.	Not published	Varies
Forum Credit Union Foundation: Educator Grants Forum Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The FORUM Credit Union Foundation offers educator grants to enhance educational opportunities in Marion, Hamilton, Johnson, Boone, Hendricks, and Hancock counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Teacher Scholarship Opportunity West River Electric Assn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lamar Award (Teacher Recognition) Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award program recognizing teachers in the community for their contributions to education. Recipients are honored at the lodge's annual award ceremony.	Not published	Varies
Smith, Cecil C. and Bettie I. Smith Scholarship Fund Grant Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Smith Scholarship Fund, established by the Noble County Community Foundation, offers a renewable scholarship of $3,000 per year for four years to three East Noble High School seniors in the top 50% of their class.	Not published	$3K
TeachTX Pilot Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $10K The TeachTX Pilot Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance the educator pipeline through innovative Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives.	Not published	$10K
Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator North Carolina Symphony Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Named for Maxine Swalin who—together with her husband Dr. Benjamin Swalin, NCS music director from 1939-1972—raised funds to establish the Symphony's children's concert division in 1945.	Not published	Varies
Allen, Mollie J and Nelson G Scholarship: Scholarship 1 Grant The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.	Not published	Up to $20K
Chad and Marc Miyamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chad and Marc Miyamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, provides financial support to qualified students in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Music Teachers of Excellence The CMA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Music Teachers of Excellence program recognizes and supports exceptional music educators across the country who are making a significant impact on their students and school communities through music education.	Not published	$5K
GVEF Teacher Innovation Grant Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting innovative educational initiatives by teachers in the Gunnison Valley.	Not published	Varies
Joanie Dugger Educator of the Year Award Fund Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The grant empowers educators to implement meaningful projects and initiatives that enhance student learning experiences and align with their educational vision. 1619 Zollinger Rd.	Not published	$1K
Patricia Boyd Nursing Scholarship Monadnock Community Hospital · Foundation Not published · From $25K This scholarship was established in memory of Patricia Boyd, a beloved MCH employee and community leader, to support MCH employees pursuing nursing certifications and advanced degrees.	Not published	From $25K

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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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