Slater Excellence in Teaching Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Polk County Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Slater Excellence in…
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.
SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salt Lake City Arts Council Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants offer…
SLSF Fund - Spring Lake Schools Foundation Purpose: To supplement the school district's available funding to maintain and enhance academic excellence. Geographic Scope: Spring Lake Public Schools…
Small Business Management Scholarships Program Status: Closed (as of extraction date) Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon Overview: The Travel Portland Education and Training Foundation, in…
Small Grant Application Funder: Excellence in Education Foundation (EEF) Geographic Scope: Charleston Community Unit School District #1, Illinois, US Background: The EEF has been supporting…
Small Project Competitive Grants Type: Grant for smaller projects Award Amount: Projects less than $750 Focus Areas: - Curriculum development - Seed money projects - Holistic health initiatives…
Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Program Program Type: Teacher recognition and professional development program Overview: The Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary,…
Smith, Cecil C. and Bettie I. Smith Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Smith Scholarship…
Solomon Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Solomon Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community…
SONIC Teacher Application - The Ron Clark Academy Experience Program Type: Teacher professional development experience Geographic Scope: United States public schools (priority given to schools…
Sonya Sauer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Sonya Sauer Scholarship, managed by The Community…
Sound Wall Mirrors Overview: A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to implement sound walls with mirrors to support early literacy instruction. Geographic Scope: Angleton ISD, Texas, US Focus Areas: -…
South Dakota Beadle Club Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a statewide…
Southeastern Illinois CF: Cloyce and Barbara Johnson Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Cloyce…
Southeastern Illinois CF: Heather Began Memorial Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Heather…
Southwestern Energy STEM Grant Program Overview: Mini-grant program for K-12 public school educators to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts into the classroom.…
Overview Southwestern Energy Grant The Southwestern Energy Grant application is open to public school educators in Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble counties. Southwestern Energy (SWN) and the Foundation…
Spark Grants Overview: Hopkins Education Foundation's primary grant program that funds innovative proposals from Hopkins Public Schools educators and staff to bring creative projects, learning…
Special Education Endorsement Scholarship Funder: MATTHEW 19 14 (EMBRACE) Program Name: EMBRACE Cohort 6 (and ongoing cohorts) Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas Award Amount: Full…
Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary Overview Special…
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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