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.

1,430 grants
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$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…

Up to $500 per teacher/staff (not to exceed $1,500)
GUILFORD FUND FOR EDUCATION INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Evolving Education Grant Funder: Guilford Fund for Education Inc (CT, US) Purpose: An alternative to the standard GFFE grant designed to support the needs of educators through flexible funding for…

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…

MOORESTOWN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moorestown Education Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Excellence in Education Mini-Grant program…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education- Teacher Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Excellence in Education…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Excellence in Teaching Awards Overview: Award program recognizing excellence in teaching across multiple disciplines. Geographic Scope: Charlotte-Mecklenburg region Disciplines Recognized: - Art -…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Expand Energy STEM Grants Expand Energy will concentrate efforts to support public school STEM education by awarding grants to K-12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county…

COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Expanded CSPDWeek (E_CSPD_Wk) Funder: U.S. Department of Education Award Amount: $10.5 million Funding Announcement Date: January 13, 2021 Project Duration: Five years Overview A professional…

WARWICK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Expert In Residence Grant Funder: Warwick Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Warwick School District community, Lancaster County, PA Focus: Bringing outside expertise to students through…

Explorers Club · Rolling / Open Foundation

Explorers Club Teaching Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Explorers Club Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Explorers Club Teaching Fellowship offers K-12 teachers from the U.S. an…

Park City Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Express Grants Overview: PCEF offers Express Grants as an additional funding opportunity for educators. Geographic Scope: Park City School District (PCSD), Utah Status: Program is available to…

PFLUGERVILLE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION · April 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Extended Day Program (EDP) Scholarship Funder: Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) Geographic Scope: Pflugerville ISD, Texas Purpose: Provides financial support to graduating PfISD seniors…

MERRICK FOUNDATION INC · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Extraordinary Educator Award Overview: The Merrick Foundation celebrates teachers who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of students. This award honors the creativity, compassion,…

OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES INC · January 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Extreme Classroom Makeover Funder: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc (ORAU) Award Amount: $25,000 in technology and equipment Program Description: An annual competition that awards one public…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

F. Lee & Joan Kammerlohr Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Easily learn more about the F. The next…

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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