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.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) Program Status: Active Signature Project of Junior League of Dallas Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per educator Geographic Scope: Dallas Independent School District…

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Teacher's Salary Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12 Program Type: Curricular programs only (not for after-school programs) Focus Areas: Support for Italian language teacher salaries in…

Varies by project
REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Teachers Program Name: Grants for Teachers Funder: Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) Geographic Scope: Redlands Unified School District (RUSD), California Overview: REP's Grants for…

TEWKSBURY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants for Teachers & Staff Funder: Tewksbury Education Foundation Inc (NJ, US) Geographic Scope: Tewksbury Township School District, New Jersey Purpose: TEF offers grants to teachers and staff…

$300 - $5,000
LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Educators Overview: The LPS Foundation's Grants to Educators program supports teachers and staff in Littleton Public Schools by funding educator grants that inspire creativity in the…

NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Grants to Schools Program Overview The Fund's hallmark Grants to Schools can supplement funding for enrichment that might not otherwise happen or help launch an innovative new idea. Eligibility -…

SAN ANGELO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Teachers - San Angelo Schools Foundation Overview: A grant program that provides monies directly to teachers to develop new, innovative programs for their classroom or school. Geographic…

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT · October 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Teachers and Schools – Grant Cycle Purpose: Provides necessary resources directly to educators to implement new ideas in the classroom and support innovative projects that impact student…

No restrictions on amount; historically ranged $300 - $3,000 with average of $1,570
BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Great Idea Grants Overview: The primary grant program offered by Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) to support teacher initiatives, innovation, and student experiences that fall outside regular…

Up to $1,000
CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Great Idea Grants Funder: CMC Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS), Tennessee Program Overview: For ten+ years, the Clarksville-Montgomery County…

LOUDON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Great Idea! Grants Purpose: Annual grant cycle that gives teachers opportunities to apply for funds to support curriculum and classroom projects. Overview: This grant cycle was created to provide…

CORVALLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Green Apple Award Overview: Recognizing sustainability champions in Corvallis School District. A new honor established in 2025 to celebrate educators who champion sustainability and environmental…

$500 per grant (20 grants available, $10,000 total)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BELMONT FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Gretchen Ross Legacy Teacher Mini-Grant Funder: Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores Overview: The Rotary Club of Belmont & Redwood Shores is awarding $500 grants to support innovative teaching…

Based on normal costs of grievance arbitration
NEA ALASKA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grievance Arbitration Assistance Overview: NEA-Alaska may provide financial support to local associations with costs related to arbitrations. Award Coverage: Only normal costs of grievance…

NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH EDUCATIONAL · October 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

GROW Grants Program Overview: The Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation (NWLEF) launched the GROW Grants program in 2007 to empower and inspire teachers across the Northwestern Lehigh School…

Minnesota Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant aims to…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gustav A. and Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Gustav A. and Gerda H.C.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

GVEF Teacher Innovation Grant Overview: A grant program supporting innovative educational initiatives by teachers in the Gunnison Valley. Geographic Scope: Gunnison Valley, Colorado Contact…

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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