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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What grants for teachers are open right now?

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fossgreen Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Fossgreen Family Scholarship, offered…

Individual monetary prizes (specific amounts not specified)
THE FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN PUBLIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foundation for LPS Educator Awards Geographic Scope: Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), Nebraska Overview: Every year, the Foundation for LPS awards talented and passionate Lincoln Public Schools…

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS · July 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Foundation Grant Program Funder: Westside Community Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Westside Community Schools District 66, Omaha, Nebraska Overview: All funding raised through the annual gala…

$800 per person; Up to $5,000 per team
Foundation for Portland Public Schools · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FPPS Summer Planning Grants for Teachers Status: Open for 2026 Geographic Scope: Portland Public Schools (ME, US) Purpose: Support teachers and other PPS staff who want to work alone or in teams over…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank P. Husvar Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Frank…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank R. and Dorothy M. Gruden Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Frank R. and Dorothy M. Gruden Scholarship at Montana…

Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends & Family Grants Geographic Scope: Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), Berkeley, CA Program Status: Active and ongoing Overview: Friends & Family Grants support teachers and classroom…

BRADLEY CLEVELAND PUBLIC EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Friends of BCPEF Innovation Award Purpose: To support instructional collaboration and innovation at the school level, inspired by and complementing the Fitzgerald Innovation Award. Geographic Scope:…

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Funder: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Program Overview: A grant program providing U.S. and international K-12…

Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board (CIES) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fulbright: English Teaching Assistant Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board (CIES) Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Excellence in Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Fund for Excellence in…

$5,000 - $10,000
OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fund for Teachers Program Overview: Fund for Teachers provides grants to PreK-12 teachers for self-designed professional development opportunities in locations around the world. Teachers can request…

CHATTANOOGAHAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fund for Teachers Fellows Funder: Public Education Foundation (PEF) in partnership with Fund for Teachers (FFT) Program Description: Grants for self-designed summer fellowships that allow preK-12…

Fund For Teachers · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Teachers Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For Teachers Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Fund for Teachers Fellowship empowers educators to design personalized learning…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Future Teachers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Future Teachers Scholarship, offered by…

Full-ride scholarship for bachelor's degree; stipend support available for graduate certificate
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship Overview: An NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant opportunity offered through Davenport University's College of Urban Education. This scholarship enables…

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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