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…
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.
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:…
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: English Teaching Assistant Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board (CIES) Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant…
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…
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…
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 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…
Future Teacher Scholarship Funder: Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Inc (CA, US) Overview: Scholarship program supporting future educators in the Lake Tahoe region. Eligibility: Invitations to apply…
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…
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…
Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship (FUSE Scholars Program) Overview: Davenport University's College of Urban Education is offering a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in any…
Gaetano “Mickey” Giangrieco Memorial Teaching Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships…
GAR Foundation: Educator Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gar Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The GAR Foundation's Educator Initiative Grant (EIG)…
Gary J. and Boyd A. Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Gary J. and Boyd A. Smith Memorial Scholarship at…
GCCF: GladYAC Educator Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The GladYAC Educator Mini-Grant Program,…
General Grant Program Funder: Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools Amount: Variable (amount not specified in available materials) Recurrence: Rolling (grants available throughout the year as…
General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington School District, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Programs and projects that enhance student experiences beyond the school district budget;…
George Merwin Grant Status: This grant is no longer active. Geographic Scope: Rogers Public Schools area Focus Area: Outdoor education Background: Local outdoor enthusiast George Merwin left a…
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Georgia Outdoor…
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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