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
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$250 per teacher
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Back-to-School Mini-Grant Status: Open annually (typically August-September) Geographic Scope: West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) only Purpose: To ease out-of-pocket costs for…

BURBANK ARTS AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Burbank Unified School District (BUSD), Burbank, California Focus Areas: - Arts education (visual arts, performing arts, music,…

American Library Association (ALA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Baker and Taylor YALSA Conference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Library Association (ALA) Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Baker and Taylor YALSA Conference Grant…

SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Society of Health and Physical Educators SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbara Kelco Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Barbara Kelco Memorial…

BLOUNT COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · August 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

BCEF Grant Program Overview Organization: Blount County Education Foundation (BCEF), a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Mission: Enhancing excellence in education for the children of the Blount…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beatrice Area Retired School Personnel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: Up to US $700 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Beatrice Area Retired…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beatrice Education Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Beatrice Education…

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beatrice Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships are available to…

FLAGLER COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Beaver Toyota Fund-A-Project Teacher Grants Geographic Scope: Flagler County Public Schools, Florida Funder: Flagler County Education Foundation, supported by Beaver Toyota Purpose: The Flagler…

Up to $2,500
BEAVERTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Beaverton's Choice Description: An online crowdfunding platform available exclusively to Beaverton School District (BSD) staff members. The platform charges no fees, and all funds raised go directly…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Becky Swisher Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Quincy…

BASALT EDUCATION FOUNDATION · April 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

BEF Teacher Grants Overview: BEF annually provides grants to Basalt Public School teachers for classroom and curriculum enhancements, recognizing that educators know best what is needed to optimize…

$1,000 cash + one-night expense-paid trip to SCFB Annual Convention + one year free County Farm Bureau membership
SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award Overview: Recognizes outstanding educators who implement agricultural education in their schools. Geographic Scope: South Carolina Eligibility: - Teacher…

North Dakota United Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Betty Lu Lenthe Speech Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota United Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Betty Lu Lenthe Speech Education Grant,…

AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beveridge Family Teaching Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Beveridge Family Teaching Prize, established in…

SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Beyond Books Grant Organization: Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Sioux Falls Public Schools (SD, US) Purpose: Helps first-year teachers supply and equip their…

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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