Education Grants Funder: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc (ORAU) Award Amount: Approximately $30,000 total distributed annually (individual award amounts vary based on proposal quality and…
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.
Education Innovation Grants Overview Program Name: Education Innovation Grants Description: Designed to empower teachers, this program funds innovative, teacher-led projects that boost student…
Education Mini Grants Geographic Scope: Bay and Arenac Counties, Michigan Eligibility: - K-12 educators in Bay and Arenac counties - Educators can receive this grant every other year Funding Focus: -…
Education Minnesota Foundation: Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025…
Education Minnesota Human Rights Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Education Minnesota Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Education Minnesota Human Rights Award honors members who have…
Education Plus! Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Solano Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Education Plus! Grant Program aims to enhance…
Education Support Grants Overview: ASF awards grants to support broader district-wide initiatives and programs that benefit students across multiple classrooms and schools. Geographic Scope: Ashland…
Education Support Professional of the Year Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Education Minnesota Amount: US $1,200 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Education Support Professional of the Year…
Education- Inspired Teacher Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orange County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The Education-Inspired Teacher Grant…
Educational Awards Program Type: Scholarship/Award Overview: Teachers in licensed child care programs that complete an Educational Facility Plan and participate in the Quality Enhancement Project may…
Educational Enhancement Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Educational Enhancement Mini Grant…
Educational Excellence Grants (Teacher Grants) Overview: MFEE provides grants to MPS teachers to support innovative classroom projects, educational resources, and professional development that…
Educational Foundation of Lake County Teacher Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission Our mission is to serve…
Educational Innovation Grants Funder: Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation (LLEF) Geographic Scope: Lancaster-Lebanon area, Pennsylvania; IU13 educators and professionals Focus Areas: Educational…
Educator Advisory Committee (EAC) Overview: A collaborative committee of Chicago Public Schools educators (teachers and principals) who advise The Chicago Public Education Fund and work together to…
Educator Diversity Funding Opportunity Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund (with financial support from Alice L. Walton and the Walton Family Foundation) Status: Closed - Funding round announced March…
Educator Grant Program Status: Currently suspended due to state budget cuts (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD), California Overview: The MBEF Educator…
Educator Grants Funder: Roswell Woman's Club Inc (GA, US) Status: 2026 application period closed; 2027 applications will open January 8, 2027 Geographic Scope: Fulton County schools north of the…
Educator Grants Description: A grant program specifically designed for educators in the Beaverton School District. Limited information is available on the website pages provided. Status: Program…
Educator Grants Funder: Auburn Education Foundation Inc (NY, US) Program Overview: The Auburn Education Foundation funds innovative educational projects serving students in grades K–12 across the…
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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