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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Logan City School District · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nucor Grant Funder: Nucor (Community Partner) Overview: Nucor offers grants to teachers in the Logan City School District on a yearly basis. Eligible Applicants: Teachers in the Logan City School…

Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nurses Educational Funds Inc. Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. Scholarship supports…

$25,280 (2022 award to colleges); ~$50,000 (2022 for nursing/respiratory therapy programs)
DONATE LIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nursing and Funeral Services Scholarships Funder: Mid-America Transplant Foundation Overview Scholarships supporting students in nursing, mortuary science, critical care nursing, and respiratory…

OWEN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

OCCF: Teacher Mini-Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Owen County Community Foundation Amount: US $50 - US $300 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The OCCF Teacher Mini-Grants Program,…

BEAVERTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

OEA Foundation Grants Funder: OEA Foundation Overview: Established in 1995, the OEA Foundation provides educators with grants to help students meet basic, urgent and immediate needs. Award Amount: Up…

Up to $250 - $750 per year
OKLAHOMA EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

OECU Teacher Grant Program Overview: Since 2001, Oklahoma Educators Credit Union (OECU) has supported Oklahoma educators through the Teacher Grant Program, funding educator-created classroom…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Okada-Seyfer Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview About The EGRSF The Elk Grove…

OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Oklahoma Medal for Excellence Award Program Overview: Recognizes and honors innovative public school educators for excellence in teaching and educational leadership. Geographic Scope: - Oklahoma…

MAHTOMEDI AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Oliver's Fund Grants Geographic Scope: Mahtomedi Public Schools staff only Eligibility: - Licensed staff of Mahtomedi Public Schools Focus Areas: - Increase awareness of the critical issues of youth…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $490 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Opening Gates for…

SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grants Funder: South Plains Electric Cooperative through Operation Round Up program Amount: $500 per grant Geographic Scope: Service area of South Plains Electric…

Up to $2,000
OLYMPIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION · August 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Opportunity Grants Purpose: Allow educators to enhance student learning, close opportunity gaps, and meet needs that the District, individual school buildings, and/or school organizations cannot.…

THE ROCKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Optimum Innovative Teaching Grant Geographic Scope: Rockland County, New York Focus Areas: Innovative teaching methods, immersive learning experiences, educational tools and technology Program…

ORANGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Orange Schools Foundation Grants Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District and New Directions (Ohio) Focus Areas: - Innovative and out-of-the-ordinary programs and projects…

Up to US $1,000
OHIO AEROSPACE INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

OSGC Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Space Grant Consortium Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The OSGC Mini-Grant Program supports innovative STEM projects…

ACHIEVE TWIN CITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Other Mini-Grants for Educators and Classrooms Administrator: Achieve Twin Cities Geographic Scope: Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Eligibility: - MPS educators - MPS classrooms Purpose: Support…

National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Outstanding Earth Science…

AGC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC · July 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Outstanding Educator Award Funder: AGC Education and Research Foundation Status: Active, established in 1985 Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Excellence in construction education…

IDAHO HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Outstanding Educator Award Overview: An award offered by the Idaho Humanities Council for educators. Limited information available in provided content. Contact: Idaho Humanities Council - Phone:…

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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