Delton Kellogg Education Foundation (DKEF) Geographic Scope: Delton Kellogg Area School District, Michigan Purpose: The Delton Kellogg Education Fund was founded in 2014 to support the educational…
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 Kendyl Depoali Kendyl Depoali was an extraordinary educator who had a significant and lasting impact on education in Washoe County. She began her 33-year career with the Washoe County School…
Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities for Mathematics Teaching (K–8) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September…
Designing Interventions that Support Learners with Disabilities (2-8) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026…
Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Literacy Association Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Diane Lapp & James Flood…
Discretionary Grant Fund Organization: Midvale-Lincoln School Community Organization (SCO) Location: 502 Caromar Drive, Madison, WI 53711 Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit Program Overview The PTO…
Distinguished Educator of Blind Students Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation Of The Blind Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships…
Distinguished Faculty Award Status: Active Geographic Scope: Green River College (Auburn, WA, US) Purpose: Recognizes Green River College faculty members who have demonstrated distinguished service…
Distinguished Teacher Award Status: Active; given annually Geographic Scope: United States and international Focus Areas: Education; positive influence on students' lives and learning Criteria:…
District Grants - District Initiatives Geographic Scope: Dexter Community Schools (DCS), Michigan, US Eligible Applicants: Multiple DCS teachers, DCS principal, DCS director, or the superintendent…
Diversity, Equity & Belonging Grants Purpose: Fund projects that support Diversity, Equity & Belonging opportunities. Geographic Scope: Olympia School District (WA) Eligibility: - All Olympia School…
DKG Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Amount: US $250 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The DKG Mini Grants, funded by the Blanche Martin Mini Grant…
Don and Carol Pardue Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Don and Carol Pardue Scholarship, offered by the…
Don and Debbie Golden Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Georgia Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview Don and Debbie Golden Scholarship The…
Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award Geographic Scope: Georgia, United States Focus Areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education for K-8 teachers Purpose: Annual recognition award…
Don Goff Innovative Instruction Award Purpose: Support Cleveland City Schools classroom teachers who design innovative and creative instruction focusing on the "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative,…
Don Goff Professional Development Fund Purpose: Enable Cleveland City Schools classroom teachers or teacher teams to pursue professional development experiences that enhance instruction, enrich…
Don Quixote Fellowship Overview: The Don Quixote Fellowships supports idealistic, romantic, creative, impractical, and adventurous projects born of teachers' passions. Award Amount: Awards up to…
Donald A. Smischny Educator Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Donors Choose Teacher Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Donors Choose Teacher Mini Grants program offers…
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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