Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,272 active grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 689 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Grants tracked: 1,272; from 754 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,000–$5,000
Total listed funding: $30.3M; across 689 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 43; 94 with a published date

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Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators The Arnold Gold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Arnold P. Gold Foundation sponsors partial scholarships to support health profession educators working to develop and enhance educational projects focused on achieving humanistic patient care that can be replicated across a variety of…	Not published	$5K
Learning Links Grants The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Learning Links Grants provide up to $800 for public schools in Western North Carolina to implement hands-on creative learning projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
Research Foundation Teacher Grant Program National Council of Teachers of English · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trustees of the NCTE Research Foundation support projects related to the teaching and learning of language, literacy, and culture.	Not published	Varies
i-STEM Strand Provider Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies To empower Idaho educators to gain STEM content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and build local communities of learning to increase student excitement for and interest in STEM. Want to share your STEMazing knowledge with Idaho educators?	Not published	Varies
Music Teacher Grants Can'd Aid · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Flexible grants that put funding directly into the hands of music teachers to support their unique program needs.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Thomas William Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress. Together, our competitive grants and scholarships help our region rise thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors.	Not published	Varies
SLSF Fund (Spring Lake Schools Foundation Fund) Spring Lake Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To supplement the school district's available funding to maintain and enhance academic excellence.	Not published	Varies
Elaine M. Hothem Memorial Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Elaine M. Hothem Memorial Scholarship, established by friends and family in 2023, honors the legacy of Elaine Hothem, a passionate advocate for education and literature.	Not published	Up to $2K
CARA Award for Excellence in Teaching Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $500 The CARA Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented by the Medieval Academy of America to recognize outstanding teaching in medieval studies.	Not published	$500
Education Mini Grants Bay Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award, administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, recognizes educators in select Mississippi counties for their innovative teaching projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust Grant Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust Grant honors educators who inspire students to create impactful organizations or movements.	Not published	Varies
Golden Acorn Classroom Mini-Grants Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Berrien Community Foundation wants to give creative teachers and other school staff a hand! We know that many educators would like to do extra projects but funding can stand in the way.	Not published	Up to $500
St. Joseph School Scholarship Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the St. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	Varies
Bill Oban Special Education Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bill Oban Special Education Scholarship, offered by the North Dakota United Foundation, supports outstanding undergraduate students pursuing careers in special education.	Not published	Varies
Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The highest honor at the local level to recognize and encourage teaching excellence in the classroom.	Not published	Varies
Unique Projects Grant Riverside County Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Unique Projects Grant supports innovative projects that enhance educational programs and student learning experiences. Grants have been awarded for equipment and resources that provide hands-on training aligned with industry standards.	Not published	Varies
Virginia Swihart Beginning Teacher Fund New Haven Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Small grants to help beginning teachers with their classroom needs and supplies.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Grants Program Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Educator Relief Fund Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To receive immediate dollars to support the urgent needs of teachers and the care of students in response to the COVID-19 national health emergency.	Not published	Varies
ASTR Teacher-Researchers Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The ASTR Teacher-Researchers Grant supports faculty with heavy teaching loads and limited research resources in theatre studies.	Not published	Up to $1K
Anne L. Stamm Avian Education Fund Grant Kentucky Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Anne L. Stamm Avian Education Fund Grant supports projects that educate young people about Kentucky's birds, honoring Anne L. Stamm's legacy. Open to applicants in Kentucky aged 21 and over, it prioritizes KOS members and teachers.	Not published	Up to $3K
Wayne Weiten Teaching Excellence Award (2 Year College Award) Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Wayne Weiten Teaching Excellence Award honors outstanding teaching at 2-year colleges, recognizing educators who excel in instructional effectiveness.	Not published	$2K
Jonathan F. Reichert & Barbara Wolff-Reichert Award for Excellence in Advanced Laboratory Instruction Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K Easily learn more about the Jonathan F. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Jun 2026.	Not published	$5K

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for teachers award?

Of the 1,272 grants for teachers Grantable lists as of October 26, 2026, 689 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $5,000. The largest is $5.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for teachers?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Council of Teachers of (28), Montana State University (17), Society of Health and Physical Educators (15), Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (11), and Maine Education Association (11). In all, 754 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for teachers due?

Of 1,272 grants listed, 43 accept applications on a rolling basis, 94 have a published upcoming deadline, 401 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 734 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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