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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Pike County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mary F. Curtis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pike County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $14,840 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Mary F. The next…

Maryland State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maryland Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: Up to US $19,434,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Maryland Grow Your…

MASSACHUSETTS COMPUTER USING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MassCUE Classroom Grant Funder: Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Overview: The MassCUE Classroom Grant provides funding to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship,…

LOS NINOS HOSPITAL INC · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Matt Salmon Nurse Education Training Scholarship Overview: A $2,500 annual scholarship established to support nursing education for Hacienda HealthCare employees pursuing advanced nursing degrees.…

THE GREATER LEWES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Maureen Schab Fund Purpose: Provides generous support to students at Del-Tech and graduating seniors pursuing careers in education, in the memory of beloved long-time educator Maureen Schab.…

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator Funder: North Carolina Symphony Foundation Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for outstanding music educators Background…

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator Funder: North Carolina Symphony Society Inc Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for music educators Background Named for…

Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MBCA Direct Teach Grant for Creative Independent Programs Organization: Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc (MBCA), Atlantic City, NJ Geographic Scope: Greater Atlantic City area, New…

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

McKenna Morgan Memorial Scholarship Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a Plymouth-Canton Community Schools graduate who plans to be a teacher. Background: Established by Sara J. Morgan and…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

McLaughlin, Delbert & Mary Teaching Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Amount: US $500 - US $750 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview…

MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MEA Instruction and Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Maine Education Association…

MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MEA Read Across America Incentive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: US $50 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Maine Education Association is committed to…

SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Measurement and Evaluation Honor Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society Of Health And Physical Educators Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Measurement and Evaluation Honor Award…

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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