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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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The NC…

North Dakota United Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

NDU Workplace Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota United Foundation Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The NDU Workplace Innovation Grant, offered by the North Dakota United…

COLORADO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NEA Foundation Envision Equity Grants Funder: NEA Foundation (promoted by Colorado Education Association) Status: Currently accepting applications for Fall 2024 Geographic Scope: Available to…

National Education Association (NEA) Foundation · Rolling / Open State

NEA Foundation grants - Organization: National Education Association (NEA) Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant

COLORADO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants Funder: NEA Foundation (promoted by Colorado Education Association) Status: Currently accepting applications for Fall 2024 Geographic Scope: Available to…

COLORADO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NEA Foundation Student Success Grants Funder: NEA Foundation (promoted by Colorado Education Association) Status: Currently accepting applications for Fall 2024 Geographic Scope: Available to…

THE NEA FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

NEA Foundation- Student Success Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The NEA Foundation's…

THE NEA FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

NEA- Envision Equity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The NEA Envision Equity Grants…

NEA ALASKA INC · April 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NEA-Alaska Future Educator Scholarship Overview: NEA-Alaska awards scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a degree in education after high school. Award Amount: Between $1,000 and $5,000…

Varies (examples: $1,500 - $7,562)
NORTH EAST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NEEF Innovative Grants Overview: The North East Educational Foundation (NEEF) awards grants to teachers and schools in North East ISD (NEISD) for innovative classroom projects that supplement…

$200 per teacher (distributed via random drawing)
NORTH EAST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NEEF New Teacher Supply Grants Overview: The North East Educational Foundation awards teacher supply grants to new teachers joining NEISD to help them start the school year with needed classroom…

NORTHVILLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · October 24, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NEF Grants - General Education & Student Grants Funder: Northville Educational Foundation (NEF) Geographic Scope: Northville Public Schools district, Michigan Program Description: Competitive grant…

NEW SCHOOLS FOR NEW ORLEANS INC · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Award Overview: NSNO launched this award program to honor outstanding educators throughout New Orleans whose contributions rarely make headlines but whose impact…

LAFOURCHE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Teacher Grant Program Overview: The Lafourche Education Foundation New Teacher Grant Program supports first-year teachers in Lafourche Parish by providing funds to stock and replenish essential…

San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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

$300 (Step 1), $200 (Step 2-5), $100 (Step 6+)
THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN FOR STILLWATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Teacher Grants Overview: The Partnership Plan proudly supports new Stillwater Area Public Schools educators with automatic grants based on the step they enter the district at. Geographic Scope:…

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL PTSA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Newport High School PTSA Teacher Grants Funder: Newport High School PTSA Geographic Scope: Newport High School, Bellevue, Washington Purpose: Support teaching staff by evaluating requests for…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Newton USD 373 Academic Enhancement Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $4,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Newton USD 373 Academic…

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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