Grants for Teachers

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 1,355 active grants for teachers in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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MCMINNVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 40 · October 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Overview: McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) provides mini-grants to McMinnville School District (MSD) staff to enrich classrooms, grade level teams, and whole schools by…

PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Overview: PCEF provides grant funding to PASD teachers for innovative learning opportunities in their classrooms. Geographic Scope: Phoenixville Area School District, Pennsylvania…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) and Ashland City Schools Foundation (ACSF) Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Eligibility: - K-12 teachers from any school…

$500 - $1,000
PSJA TRI CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Organization: PSJA Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD), Texas Mission: Support creative classroom initiatives and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR OCEANA COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Oceana County Geographic Scope: Oceana County, Michigan Purpose: Support for teacher-initiated educational projects Status: Program mentioned on…

LOUDONVILLE-PERRYSVILLE SCHOOL · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants (Ashland County Community Foundation) Overview: The Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) also offers Teacher Mini-Grants to educators in the L-P School District. Key…

THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE-BUSINESS AND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants (EmpowerEd Mini-Grants) Funder: The Education Alliance with support from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Geographic Scope: Clay and Fayette counties, West Virginia Purpose:…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Teacher Mini-Grants Fund offers grants up to $500…

RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION COLLECTIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Program Funder: Rhode Island Education Collective Overview: Awards mini-grants to K–12 public school teachers across Rhode Island, supporting impactful classroom projects ranging…

WESTERVILLE CITY SCHOOLS EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

Teacher of the Month Program Overview: Monthly recognition and award program celebrating outstanding educators in Westerville City Schools. Sponsor: Education First Credit Union Geographic Scope:…

$1,000 award + $1,000 to school + all-expense paid trip to VFW National Convention
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

VFW Teacher of the Year Award Program Overview: The Texas Department VFW's Teacher of the Year Award honors exceptional educators who inspire students with lessons on veteran sacrifices, national…

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION AMERICAN ASSOC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher of the Year Award Overview: Recognition for a teacher in the Rocky Mountain Section area that exhibits excellence in teaching earth science and the understanding of earth's resources. Award…

US $50,000 - US $500,000
PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Pipeline Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Teacher Pipeline grant by the Patterson Family…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Teacher Preparation By 2035, the percentage of certified K-12 teachers in Philadelphia will increase and the racial/ethnic makeup of the city's teaching workforce will be more reflective of…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Teacher…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Statement The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Teacher Professional Development…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8) Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Teacher…

New Jersey Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Quality and Retention Program-Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US $375,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Teacher Quality…

$14,000 - $17,000
SAN DIEGO EDUCATION FUND · March 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Teacher Scholarship Funder: San Diego Education Fund (CA, US) Status: 2026 application period open (closes March 27, 2026) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California; recipients must teach in San…

WEST RIVER ELECTRIC ASSN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Scholarship Opportunity Geographic Scope: Schools served by West River Electric, South Dakota Eligibility: - Teachers at schools served by West River Electric Funding Purpose: - Classroom…

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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