Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,273 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. 690 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Grants tracked: 1,273; from 754 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,000–$5,000
Total listed funding: $30.3M; across 690 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 43; 95 with a published date

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Chicago Principals Fellowship Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program for Chicago Public Schools principals focused on developing leadership capacity and supporting school improvement.	Not published	Varies
St Joseph School District Foundation Cooper, Jerre Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc · Foundation Not published · $100 Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.	Not published	$100
Panther Project Fund Santa Rosa High School Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A method through which SRHS faculty and staff can request grants for educational projects that support the educational mission of SRHS.	Rolling	Varies
Alabama Power Foundation: Champion Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alabama Power Foundation's Champion Grants support teachers by providing funding for professional development and instructional resources aimed at enhancing college and career readiness in math and science.	Not published	Up to $5K
CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants Community Foundation of Greene County · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Fund provides small grants for teachers and schools in Greene County, PA, aimed at enhancing classroom activities and professional development.	Not published	$250 – $500
NJAHPERD- Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-Grant New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The NJAHPERD Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini Grant aims to enhance Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance programs in New Jersey's educational institutions.	Not published	Up to $1K
Arnold D. Kerr Holocaust Education Endowment Fund & Grant Jewish Federation of Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Named in honor of Holocaust survivor Dr. Arnold D. Kerr, this community-funded endowment ensures that Delawareans continue to be educated about the Holocaust.	Not published	Varies
Teacher of the Month Program Westerville City Schools Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 Monthly recognition and award program celebrating outstanding educators in Westerville City Schools.	Not published	$100
Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity: Personal Grants Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity · Foundation Not published · More than £1,000 The Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity provides personal grants to support individuals pursuing careers in teaching Religious Education and Ministry.	Not published	More than £1,000
CoNPS Mission Grant (Colorado Native Plant Society) Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mission Grants fund native-plant projects, with published awards favouring work that has a public education component.	Rolling	Varies
NEA Foundation- Student Success Grants The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The NEA Foundation's Student Success Grants support educators in creating innovative learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural understanding among students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Award Grant National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Award recognizes exceptional K-12 educators for their contributions to Earth Science education.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Grants Maryville City Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Teacher Grants help educators bring creative ideas to life in their classrooms. Through community support, the Foundation provides funding for projects that enrich learning and give students new ways to grow and succeed.	Rolling	Varies
Don Goff Innovative Instruction Award Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Cleveland City Schools classroom teachers who design innovative and creative instruction focusing on the "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative, which prepares students to be college, career, and life ready.	Not published	Varies
Book Studies Angleton ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to purchase and implement book studies for elementary students.	Not published	$3K
Philip D. Raso Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Philip D. Raso Scholarship, established in 2016 by the Ann G. & James B. Ritchie Foundation, supports graduate nursing students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees.	Not published	Varies
Knowles Teaching Fellowship Grant Janet H & C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Knowles Teaching Fellowship supports emerging high school science and mathematics teachers in the U.S. Ideal candidates possess a strong academic background, leadership skills, and a commitment to teaching.	Not published	$50K
Frank P. Husvar Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Frank P. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027. Scholarships support aspiring college students who hold the promise of tomorrow’s progress.	Not published	Varies
Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award (Early Career) Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award recognizes early career psychologists who excel in teaching. Offered by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, this award encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.	Not published	$2K
ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants aim to enhance the arts curriculum in Alaska's public and private schools through artist residencies.	Not published	Up to $15K
Untold Stories Community Grants The Community Foundation of Macon County · Foundation Not published · $500 – $20K A discretionary grant program supporting educators who are actively promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, or those who seek to broaden DEI outreach, in their classrooms and schools.	Not published	$500 – $20K
CS Teaching Excellence Awards Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual awards program designed to recognize outstanding teaching by K-12 computer science teachers.	Not published	Varies
Dover Education Enrichment Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Dover Education Enrichment Grant, administered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, aims to enhance educational experiences in the Dover Union Free School District.	Not published	Up to $4K
Alabama Power Foundation: Scholar Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alabama Power Foundation offers Scholar Grants to support public school teachers in grades two to eight, providing funding up to $7,500 for professional development and instructional resources aimed at improving student achievement in…	Not published	Up to $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 1,273 grants for teachers Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 690 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 1,273 grants listed, 43 accept applications on a rolling basis, 95 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, 46% 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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