Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,274 active grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 691 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Grants tracked: 1,274; from 755 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,000–$5,000
Total listed funding: $30.4M; across 691 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 43; 96 with a published date

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GFFE Standard Grant Program Guilford Fund for Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- General Classroom The Oakland Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The A to Z Fund Mini-Grant supports Oakland public schools by providing resources for underfunded educational projects, including STEM, art, and music initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
Classroom and School Organization Project Funding Richland #44 School Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Art Enrichment Grant Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Alice Huffard Richards Fund Grants support music, art, and drama programs in public schools across Carroll, Haralson, and Heard counties.	Not published	Up to $1K
Eunice Lou Gower McHugh Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eunice Lou Gower McHugh Scholarship Fund, established through a generous land donation by Eunice Lou Gower McHugh, honors her parents' legacy of community service.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Grant Somers Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation will pay for registration and materials for faculty and administrative professionals participating in professional development activities.	Not published	Varies
Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Teacher Mini-Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) provides Teacher Mini-Grants aimed at enhancing the educational experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth.	Not published	Up to $500
Mini-Grants Provo City School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Provo City School District Foundation awards mini-grants to recognize and support teacher and specialist efforts to innovate and improve schools.	Not published	Varies
Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) - Grants Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) · State Not published · Varies Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board currently administers the following grant programs: (1) the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) grant, authorized by Minn.	Not published	Varies
Adams State University Presidential Teacher Award Adams State University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Annual award acknowledging faculty dedication to their students and recognizing outstanding undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring. Now in its eighth year.	Not published	$2K
Teacher Grants (Site Grants) Miami Public Schools Enrichment · Foundation Not published · Varies MPS site-grants fund projects, equipment, and experiences above and beyond normal resources. These provide meaningful moments of learning and an enhanced environment where students can thrive.	Not published	Varies
Presidential Teacher Award Adams State University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Annual Spring Grants Rogers Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The RPEF promotes and enhances the quality of education in the community by collecting and distributing money for worthwhile academic programs that would not normally be funded through conventional means.	Not published	Varies
The Practice Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports students from Fayette or Raleigh counties in West Virginia who wish to pursue education degrees.	Not published	Varies
Metzger Fellowship Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Black Teacher Pipeline Grant Center for Black Educator Development · Foundation Not published · $500K Rebuild the national Black teacher pipeline to achieve educational justice and racial equity. Grants support organizations aligned with CBED's mission to increase Black teachers in America's public schools.	Not published	$500K
Member Organizing Committee (MOC) Grant California Federation of Teachers Aft 8004 · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program designed to help CFT local unions conduct member outreach and recruitment efforts, particularly targeting part-time faculty members.	Not published	Varies
Catholic Education Foundation Innovation Award Catholic Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Award recognizing Catholic elementary teachers in central Kentucky whose innovation and creativity have inspired their students to achieve outstanding academic success.	Not published	$3K
Gladys Elting Elementary Education Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gladys Elting Elementary Education Scholarship at Montana State University supports aspiring educators pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.	Not published	Varies
Cache Education Foundation Teacher Grants Cache Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The Cache Education Foundation offers classroom/teacher grants to Cache County School District K-12 certified teachers and administrators: Incentives for Excellence Technology Grants ($250-$1,500, awarded twice per school year, private…	Not published	$100 – $2K
MOS Scholarships for Educators Grant Maryland Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) is offering six scholarships for Maryland teachers and naturalists to attend summer workshops on Hog Island, Maine.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Chet & Reno Dawson Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Chet & Reno Dawson Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, aims to support students pursuing careers in Teaching/Education.	Not published	Up to $1K
Cory and Diane Knapp Pulfrey Rural Teaching Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cory and Diane Knapp Pulfrey Rural Teaching Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, aims to support students pursuing a degree in Teacher Education.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for teachers award?

Of the 1,274 grants for teachers Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 691 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $5,000. The largest is $5.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for teachers?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Council of Teachers of (28), Montana State University (17), Society of Health and Physical Educators (15), Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (11), and Maine Education Association (11). In all, 755 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for teachers due?

Of 1,274 grants listed, 43 accept applications on a rolling basis, 96 have a published upcoming deadline, 401 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 734 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in January–March.

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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