Cynthia Blakemore Servant Leader Scholarship Funder: Hamilton County Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Hamilton County Schools, Tennessee Background: This scholarship was established to honor…
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.
Overview _NOTE: Program not currently open, but funder hopes to bring it back._ The Arizona Diamondbacks and University of Phoenix are committed to helping Arizona educators provide the best possible…
Dale E. Siefkes Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $400 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Dale E. Siefkes Memorial Scholarship,…
Damkroger, Esther L. (Kreuscher) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Damkroger, Esther L. (Kreuscher)…
Dan L. Hickey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $700 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Dan L. Hickey Memorial Scholarship, established in…
Dare to Dream Grant Funder: Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools Amount: $5,000 per grant Recurrence: Annual (typically one grant; additional grants may be available depending on donations)…
Darlington Excellence in Education (EIE) Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Darlington Excellence in…
Daryl Jones Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Daryl Jones Memorial Scholarship honors a beloved…
David A. Debolt Teacher Shortage Scholarship Program Funder: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Geographic Scope: Illinois residents only Eligibility: - Academically talented high school…
David and Margaret Bottorff Math and Science Initiative for Elementary Teachers Funder: Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation Purpose: To provide grants to elementary teachers for math and science…
David E. Pradell Award Geographic Scope: Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA Eligibility: Middle-school teachers who are recipients of a BEF Teacher Grant Focus: Work that: - Stimulates students'…
DCCF Teacher Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The DCCF Teacher Grants provide financial support of…
Deborah Prinz Educator Grants Funder: Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood, NJ Geographic Scope: South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMSD) Focus Areas: Innovative educational…
Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelly Gene Cook Sr Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant,…
Defining Democracy: The '1619' Summer Incubator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pulitzer Center Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Pulitzer Center's '1619 Summer Incubator'…
Della Arnold Scholarship Geographic Scope: Wilkes, Iredell, and Yadkin counties, North Carolina Eligible Schools: Seniors in Iredell-Statesville Schools, Wilkes County Schools, and Yadkin County…
Deloris Barnack Kenner Fund Funder: West Central Initiative (personally endowed legacy fund) Geographic Scope: Perham-Dent area communities Fund Background: Established to create lasting impact.…
Delta Kappa Gamma (Alpha Psi Chapter) Nancy Wilson Recruitment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Delta Kappa Gamma (Alpha…
Delta Kappa Gamma Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Delta Kappa Gamma Society, part of the Beatrice Educational…
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stanislaus Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Stanislaus Community Foundation…
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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