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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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Individual School/Office Grant Overview: Grant to implement a new project in a single school/office. Amount: Up to $2,000 Geographic Scope: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland…

SMART START PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDRE · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$ Plus Funder: DCDEE (Department of Child Development and Early Education) Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: AWARD$ Plus provides salary supplements twice per…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ingebord Crede Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships support…

La Vernia Education Foundation · September 12, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Innovate Teaching Grants Funder: La Vernia Education Foundation (LVEF) Geographic Scope: La Vernia ISD, Texas Overview: LVEF supports the educational endeavors of teachers and staff through their…

Foundations in Education Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovation & Leadership Grants Overview: Professional development grants for teachers and educators in Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools to support innovation and leadership development.…

UPPER DUBLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · April 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Innovation Grant Program - Educator Grants Overview: Since 2021, the Upper Dublin Education Foundation has awarded more than $180,000 in educator grants to enhance the educational experience for…

$1,000 - $10,000
Canyons School District Education · September 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Innovation Grants Overview: Innovation Grants are awarded to recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funds to enhance school curriculum. Canyons District educators are encouraged to…

Up to $2,000 (Idea Grants); Up to $10,000 (Incubator Grants); Up to $10,000 over 2 years (Multi-Year Grants)
AUSTIN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Innovation Grants Overview: Austin Ed Fund believes that transformational educational ideas often come from teachers, students, and administrators within the district. Innovation Grants are open…

LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Innovation in Education Grants Program Type: Grant program for educators Overview: LEF makes direct investments in unique learning concepts and programs, supporting educators' good ideas within and…

NEW HAVEN SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Innovations in Education Overview: Classroom grants for teachers with innovative ideas for learning that may not be covered by normal classroom and school budgets. Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified…

THE SOMERVILLE FOUNDATION INC · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Innovations in Education Grants Program Overview The Innovation in Education grant program supports the innovation and creativity of Somerville educators in their pursuit of a high quality and…

WARWICK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Innovative Education Grant - Group Funder: Warwick Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Warwick School District community, Lancaster County, PA Focus: Implementation of educational programs and…

WARWICK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Innovative Education Grant - Individual Funder: Warwick Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Warwick School District community, Lancaster County, PA Focus: Implementation of educational programs…

HUMBLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION · February 16, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Innovative Education Grants Program Overview: The Humble ISD Education Foundation funds innovative, creative projects that enrich student learning experiences and support Humble ISD's mission of…

FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT · January 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Innovative Education, Literacy, & Music Grants Purpose: Awarded annually to support the creativity, passion, and expertise of Fargo Public Schools educators. These grants provide funding to enhance…

Royal Geographical Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovative Geography Teaching Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Geographical Society Amount: £1,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Innovative Geography Teaching Grants, provided by the…

Up to $5,000
San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Innovative Grants Funder: San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc (SAISD Foundation) Geographic Scope: San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Texas Focus Areas: Educational…

CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovative Grants Funder: Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) Geographic Scope: Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD), Texas Overview: Broad category of grants supporting innovative…

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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