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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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship Funder: Sachem Central Teachers' Association (SCTA) Geographic Scope: Sachem Central School District, NY (includes Sachem North, Sachem East, and schools: Samoset,…

OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edward and Belle Rudoy Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Edward and Belle Rudoy Endowment Fund, established by…

Up to US $350
Environmental Education Association Of Illinois (EEAI) · Rolling / Open Foundation

EEAI Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Education Association Of Illinois (EEAI) Amount: Up to US $350 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The EEAI Mini-Grants program supports…

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF WAUWATOSA INC · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

EFW Teacher and Educator Grants Funder: Education Foundation of Wauwatosa Inc (WI, US) Website: tosaefw.org Geographic Scope: Wauwatosa School District, Wisconsin Program Description The Education…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elaine M. Hothem Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Elaine M. Hothem Memorial Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eleanor C. Hungar Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about…

ST VRAIN VALLEY EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Eleanor Venture Travel Grant Funder: St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Program Name Origin: Award given in honor of Eleanor Flanders, the founder of the Education Foundation for the St.…

Up to $50,000
EAST LONGMEADOW EDUCATIONAL · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ELEEF Endowment Grant Funder: East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Fund, Inc. (ELEEF) Geographic Scope: East Longmeadow public school system, Massachusetts Overview: Annual grant program providing…

THE MATH LEARNING CENTER INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Elementary Math Specialist Scholarship Funder: The Math Learning Center (MLC) in collaboration with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Purpose: This scholarship program provides…

Up to $1,000 per grant
RISD EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elevate Grants Organization: RISD Excellence in Education Foundation Inc Purpose: Support professional development and continuing education for Richardson ISD staff members. Geographic Scope:…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ Elinor Wiley Haas Elinor Wiley Haas was born on January 6, 1935, in Solomon, Kansas. She graduated from…

CONVOY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elizabeth Freck Scholarship Fund Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Crestview students Focus Areas: Teaching education Eligibility: - Teaching Education Major - GPA/Rank important, not critical…

ELIZABETH HURLOCK BECKMAN AWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Elizabeth@Hurlock Beckman Award Trust Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust Grant honors…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Martin-Wilma Scrivner Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview About Community Foundation of South…

$500 in books
CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elizabeth Yates Award Geographic Scope: Greater Concord area, NH Purpose Honors Concord resident and children's author Elizabeth Yates, who was a strong advocate of reading and supported library…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Citizen of the Year Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Citizen of 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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