Grants for Teachers

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 1,355 active grants for teachers in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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NEWPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · February 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Enrichment Grants Funder: Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) Geographic Scope: Newport, Rhode Island public schools Focus Areas: Teacher, school, and community enrichment projects that…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Entre Nous Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60…

Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Equity Grants for Educators Geographic Scope: Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), Berkeley, CA Program Status: Active and ongoing Overview: Equity Grants for Educators support initiatives that…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Equity in Mathematics Grant…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Equity in Mathematics Grants (6-12) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Equity in Mathematics…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Erica Alexis Bell Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The Rolling deadline…

BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ernest R. Caverly Award for Excellence in Teaching Geographic Scope: Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA Eligibility: Teachers in Brookline Public Schools (K-12) Purpose: Honor exceptional…

THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entomological Society of America (ESA) Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 25, 2024 Summary The ESA Distinguished…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eugene Albert Gruden Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Eugene Albert Gruden Scholarship at Montana State University…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship,…

AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eunice Lou Gower McHugh Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Eunice Lou Gower McHugh Scholarship Fund,…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Evelyn Lenander Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,500 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Evelyn Lenander Education Scholarship,…

$5,000 per award
NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Everyday Champion Awards (ECA) Funder: National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) Program Type: Awards recognizing educators, paraprofessionals, and service providers Geographic Scope: United…

Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Excellence in Education Grant, initiated…

ROUND ROCK ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Excellence in Education Grants Overview: The Excellence in Education Grants provide resources for educators to execute innovative ideas, programs, materials, equipment, field trips, and various other…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Excellence in Education Grants - Belmont Schools Geographic Scope: Belmont Schools Purpose: Provides grants to Belmont Schools faculty and staff to implement innovative and creative classroom…

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY · October 6, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Excellence in Education Initiative Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties (South Dakota) Program Overview: The Excellence in…

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Excellence in Education…

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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