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.

1,430 grants
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KENTUCKY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · October 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

KEA Ethnic Minority Scholarship Funder: Kentucky Education Association (KEA) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Award Amount: $5,000 total per recipient, disbursed over four years Number of Awards: 2…

KENTUCKY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · July 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

KEA Fellows Program Funder: Kentucky Education Association (KEA) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Focus Areas: - Professional development and leadership - Educator advancement and growth Eligibility: - All…

Up to US $300
KENNETT EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

KEF: Minigrant Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kennett Education Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The KEF Minigrant program, offered by the Kennett Education…

KENNETT EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

KEF: Promising Practices Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kennett Education Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The KEF: Promising Practices Grant, offered by…

KENNETT EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

KEF: Proven Practices Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kennett Education Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The KEF: Proven Practices Grant aims to enhance…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Keith and Marilyn Harsh Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Keith and Marilyn Harsh Scholarship, managed by the…

Kentucky Civic Education Coalition · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Civic Seal Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Civic Education Coalition Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Civic Seal Mini-Grant…

$10,000 total ($1,000 per recipient)
KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL COACHES CHARITY ASSOCIATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

KHSCA Scholarship Funder: Kentucky High School Coaches Association (KHSCA) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Focus Areas: Education majors Eligibility - Applicant Type: Sons or daughters of current or…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kiesling Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Kiesling Family Scholarship at Montana State University provides…

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON EDU DEV FOUNDA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kim Simons Future Educator Scholarship Organization: Westfield Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Westfield, Indiana Established: 2022 Overview: The Kim Simons Future Educator Scholarship was…

South Central Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning…

Up to US $5,000
Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

KMEF Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kettle Moraine Education Foundation (KMEF) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The KMEF Impact Grant offers up to $5,000 for Kettle…

JANET H & C HARRY KNOWLES FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knowles Teaching Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Knowles Teacher Initiative Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The Knowles Teaching Fellowship supports…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kors, Lois E., Educational Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Kors, Lois E., Educational Scholarship, established by…

ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF TEXAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lamar Award Funder: Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Texas - Krum Masonic Lodge No. 1453 Geographic Scope: Krum, Texas area Overview: Annual award program recognizing teachers in the community for…

MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lambert Political Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: Up to US $200 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Leroy Lambert Political Action Grants, offered by…

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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