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
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
$7,500 annually (up to $30,000 total)
Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Funder: Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) Program Status: Active (third cohort awarded in 2019-20) Geographic Scope: Indiana (statewide)…

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nila Banton Smith Teacher as Researcher Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Literacy Association Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Nila Banton Smith Teacher as…

New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) · Rolling / Open Foundation

NJAHPERD- Jacqueline E. Malaska Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August…

BRANCH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nola & George Cummings Family Foundation Fund Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Branch County Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Nola and…

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

North Carolina Symphony Musicians Award Funder: North Carolina Symphony Foundation Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for emerging music educators Eligibility - Music…

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

North Carolina Symphony Musicians Award Funder: North Carolina Symphony Society Inc Geographic Scope: North Carolina Award Type: Recognition award for emerging music educators Background This award…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CHIPPEWA CO · October 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Northwestern Bank School Mini-Grants Overview: Northwestern Bank awards mini-grants to Chippewa County educators to fund innovative learning and motivational activities or service learning projects…

NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL · May 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

NPSD Educational Foundation Classroom Project Grants Geographic Scope: North Penn School District (PA, US) Funder: North Penn School District Educational Foundation Program Background: Since its…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Advanced Placement (AP) Educator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Advanced…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Conference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Conference Grant, provided by…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Experiential Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Experiential Learning…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Higher Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Higher Education Grant,…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS STEAM Educator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS STEAM Educator Grant offers…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The NSHSS-DECA…

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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