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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Varies (historical range: $1,095 - $313,000)
BYRAM HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual District Grants Program Funder: Byram Hills Education Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Byram Hills Central School District, NY (four schools: Coman Hill, Wampus, H.C. Crittenden…

CONEWAGO VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR EDUC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants Funder: Conewago Valley Foundation for Education Geographic Scope: Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), Pennsylvania Eligibility: All members of the Conewago Valley School District…

ROGERS PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Spring Grants Geographic Scope: Rogers Public Schools (RPS) Eligibility: All RPS teachers Purpose: The RPEF promotes and enhances the quality of education in the community by collecting and…

Up to US $1,000
THE TROY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Apple Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Troy Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Apple Grant Program, offered by the Troy Foundation, provides up to $1,000 to…

Varies (typically $250 - $2,000+ per grant)
APPLETON EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Appleton Education Foundation Grants Organization: Appleton Education Foundation Inc (WI, US) Geographic Scope: Appleton Area School District (AASD), Wisconsin Overview: The Appleton Education…

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The APS/Phoenix Suns STEM Teacher Grants…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ardy SixKiller Clarke Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Ardy SixKiller Clarke Scholarship, offered by Montana State…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Arlene Birdsell Martin Teaching Scholarship Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Established: 1999 Background: Mrs. Arlene Birdsell Martin taught high school in Pullman before…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Arnold D. Kerr Holocaust Education Endowment Fund & Grant Overview: Named in honor of Holocaust survivor Dr. Arnold D. Kerr, this community-funded endowment ensures that Delawareans continue to be…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Educator Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Arts Educator Fellowships, supported by the…

Up to US $1,000
Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Alice Huffard Richards Fund Grants support music,…

ARTHUR MILLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (Connecticut) Status: Active Geographic Scope: Connecticut Program Duration: Three-year program for each Fellow cohort Partnership: Connecticut Public Schools…

ARTHUR MILLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (NYC) Status: Active Geographic Scope: New York City (all 5 boroughs) Program Duration: Three-year program for each Fellow cohort Partnership: New York City…

ARTHUR MILLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arthur Miller Foundation Scholars Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: New York City Program Duration: Three-year program Partnership: The City College of New York Goal: Diversify and increase…

EXPLORING THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Access Grants Overview: 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…

SUMMIT ARTSPACE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Alive Awards Purpose: Summit Artspace's Arts Alive Awards celebrate and recognize contributions to local arts and culture, honoring gifted artists, art educators, and change-making advocates and…

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · May 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Education Awards Overview: A distinguished annual event held by Monmouth Arts to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. The event recognizes outstanding educators,…

PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF · November 13, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Education Enrichment Grant Funder: Arts Council for Long Beach, with support from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe (Fourth District) and the Ruth and Joseph C. Reed Foundation for the…

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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