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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarah Rosenberg Teacher Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $6,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Sarah Rosenberg Teacher…

Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity: Personal Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity Amount: More than £1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Sarum St. Michael…

IDAHO STEM ACTION CENTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sawtooth STEM Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Stem Action Center Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary The Sawtooth STEM Educator Award recognizes…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Scaling Success Grant Overview: Special opportunity to accelerate progress towards the foundation's mission by scaling successful projects. This grant provides additional funds to replicate a…

SCARLETT FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Scarlett Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scarlett Family Foundation Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Scarlett Family Foundation Grant aims to provide college scholarships and…

AMPLIFY GR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Scholar Strong Mini-Grant Program Funder: Amplify GR Overview: Scholar Strong is a mini-grant program designed to support students in Southeast Grand Rapids by encouraging teachers and staff to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Scholarship for Math and English Educators Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The…

United Way of Acadiana Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

School and Classroom Grants Overview Program Name: Education Grants - School and Classroom Grants Description: UWA continues the strong legacy of the Lafayette Education Foundation through School and…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

School In-Service Training Grants (6-8) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2025 Summary The School In-Service Training…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

School In-Service Training Grants (9-12) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2025 Summary The School In-Service Training…

Up to 50% off program costs
St Joseph County Parks Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

School Scholarship Fund Organization: St. Joseph County Parks Foundation Overview: This fund enables teachers to apply for scholarships that provide up to 50% off the cost of interpretive programs…

GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

School Spirit Educational Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The School Spirit Educational…

Varies (examples range from $1,000 to $25,000 per grant)
LAGUNA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SchoolPower Endowment Teacher Grants Organization: Laguna Beach Education Foundation (SchoolPower) Geographic Scope: Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), California Purpose: Awards inspired…

THE NETWORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Schools & Youth Committee Micro-Grants Organization: Network for Social Justice's Schools & Youth Committee Award Amount: Individual grants ranging from $150 to $650 Status: Annual program; most…

CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Science Fair Funder: Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) Geographic Scope: Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD), Texas Overview: CCEF supports science fair initiatives within CCISD as…

Native Plant Society of New Mexico · Rolling / Open Foundation

Science Teacher Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Plant Society of New Mexico Amount: US $500 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Science Teacher Award, provided by the Native Plant…

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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