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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MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Midland Area Youth Action Council Educator Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Note: The Midland…

Mesa Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mighty Grant Amount: $1,500 Organization: Mesa Public Schools Foundation (MPSF) Geographic Scope: Mesa Public Schools district, Arizona Status: Applications currently closed for 2025. Next grant…

Mike's Kids Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mike's Kids Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mike's Kids Education Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary Mike's Kids Literacy Grants provide essential funding to…

Millcreek Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Millcreek Education Foundation Teacher Grant Program Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Purpose: To support…

WINCHESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mindy J. Loy Future Educator Scholarship Funder: Winchester Education Foundation Inc (VA, US) Funding Source: Trust established by the late Mindy J. Loy, John Handley Class of 1974 Geographic Scope:…

Mesa Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini Grant Amount: $500 Organization: Mesa Public Schools Foundation (MPSF) Geographic Scope: Mesa Public Schools district, Arizona Status: Applications currently closed for 2025. Next grant opening…

Up to $1,000
KENTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mini Grant Funder: Kentwood Public Schools Education Foundation (KPSEF) Geographic Scope: Kentwood Public Schools, Michigan, US Award Amount: Up to $1,000 Overview: The Mini Grant is available for…

Up to $500
San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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

Up to $250
DANIEL E STUNTZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mini Grants Overview: 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…

Up to $599
NIWOT HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini Grants Funder: Niwot High School Education Foundation Inc (NHSEF) Geographic Scope: Niwot High School (Colorado, US) Eligible Applicants: Teachers at Niwot High School Award Amount: Maximum $599…

Up to $2,000 per grant
WILKES EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mini Grants for Teachers Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina Eligible Applicants: Teachers in Wilkes County Schools Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per grant; approximately 30-32 grants…

Up to $5,000
THE PELHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mini Grants Program Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Recurrence: Rolling basis, reviewed at Foundation board meetings throughout the year (September-June) Geographic Scope: Pelham, NY Eligibility: Teachers…

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CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini-Grant Funder: Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) Geographic Scope: Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD), Texas Overview: Smaller grants designed to support innovative classroom…

Up to $4,000 (average monthly)
GERMANTOWN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mini-Grant for Teachers Funder: Germantown Education Foundation (TN, US) Overview: Small grants given several times a month to support teachers with school supplies and classroom needs. Geographic…

PROVO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini-Grants Program Funder: Provo City School District Foundation Geographic Scope: Provo City School District schools, Utah Purpose: The Provo City School District Foundation awards mini-grants to…

US $100 - US $500
FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mini-Grants for Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Mini-Grants for Education program,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mini-Grants for Teachers Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: South Plains region (West Texas) Overview: The Mini-Grants for Teachers program provides funding to K-12 teachers…

EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mini-Grants For Teachers Funder: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Berkeley County, West Virginia Focus Areas: K-12 education; enriching academic experiences in classrooms…

THE PLYMOUTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mini-Grants: Instructional or Enhancement Grants Amount: Up to $1,000 Recurrence: Accepted monthly throughout the school year Geographic Scope: Plymouth, MA Focus Areas: - Curriculum development -…

THE PLYMOUTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Mini-Grants: Professional Development Grants Amount: Up to $500 Recurrence: Accepted monthly throughout the school year Geographic Scope: Plymouth, MA Focus Areas: - Professional enrichment through…

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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