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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School In-Service Training Grants (6-8) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The School In-Service Training Grants (6-8) provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics aim to support middle schools in enhancing mathematics education through in-service training programs.	Not published	Up to $4K
Teacher Grants Marfa Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marfa Education Foundation makes grants available to all teachers for books, materials, supplies, or software to enhance teaching in their classrooms.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8), offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aim to enhance the teaching skills of classroom teachers in grades 6-8.	Not published	Up to $3K
Watertown Teachers Grant Educational Foundation of Watertown Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Watertown Teachers Grant, established by the Educational Foundation of Watertown, has been supporting teachers and students since 1999.	Not published	Up to $3K
STAR Teaching Grants Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation awards grants to GCISD educators for classroom materials and school-wide and district-wide initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation: Standard and Pendergraft Grants Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Complete the Fayetteville Public School District's Intent to Apply Form.	Not published	Varies
Mini Grants Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 Mini grants may be awarded to K-12 teachers, other educators or students in the Pacific Northwest for purchasing supplies for projects related to fungi such as cultivation workshops or school science fairs.	Rolling	Up to $250
STFM Medical Editing Fellowship Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
Arthur Miller Foundation Scholars Program Arthur Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur Miller Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarship grants for candidates to earn their theater teaching certification.	Not published	Varies
Fine Arts Grants School City of Mishawaka Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Specifically for Fine Arts projects and initiatives	Not published	Varies
Teacher Grants - Jump Start 2026 Westfield Washington Edu Dev Founda · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jump Start Grant application for the 2026 school year is now closed. This grant cycle supported teachers with classroom grants providing resources and opportunities beyond the school budget.	Not published	Varies
Teacher's Program The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NAEIR's Teacher's Program provides licensed teachers and eligible education professionals with free or deeply discounted access to donated classroom supplies and educational materials.	Not published	Varies
Indiana Youth Institute: School-Based Training Grants Indiana Youth Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Indiana Youth Institute is offering School-Based Training Grants to support professional development for school staff in Indiana.	Not published	$500
Arts Access Grants Exploring the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K A smaller version of the 4-Year Plan, the Arts Access Grants (AAG) provide strategic support and funding to help teachers from Alumni Partner Schools build or refine a class or program in the arts, or develop an arts integration initiative.	Not published	$3K
TEF General Grant Program Templeton Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Templeton Education Foundation's all-volunteer board works throughout each year holding fundraisers to engage the community and raise money for classroom grants.	Not published	Varies
PTSC in memory of Gilliam, Hathcock, Holloway, McGoldrick Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The PTSC Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards $2,500 to an undergraduate student at Missouri State University-Springfield.	Not published	$3K
Aaron and Francile Sutton Fund Convoy Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Ray Gene and Joanne Thiesen Scholarship Christian Educators Association International · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship opportunity offered by Christian Educators Association. Limited details are available from the website content provided.	Not published	Varies
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant aims to enhance outdoor learning for Georgia's PK-12 public school students.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Clarence FW and Virginia WLC Young Living Trust Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clarence FW and Virginia WLC Young Living Trust provides scholarship support to Hawaii public high school graduates attending the University of Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Winona Area Public Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides funding for projects and initiatives that enhance education within Winona Area Public Schools. When normal district budget is unable to cover a project or initiative in its entirety, WAPS employees may apply for grant funding.	Rolling	Varies
Mini-Grant (For Teachers) Germantown Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K Small grants given several times a month to support teachers with school supplies and classroom needs.	Rolling	Up to $4K
HEF: Classroom Grant Hillsborough Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The HEF Classroom Grant offers funding between $100 and $2,000 for innovative projects by educators in Hillsborough County.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Spring Grants Angleton ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Seasonal grant program to fund educational projects during the spring season.	Not published	Varies

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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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