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.

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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…

CHANDLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Scholarships Funder: Generously funded by the Subaru Superstore of Chandler and Intel Geographic Scope: Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Arizona Overview: These scholarships support…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Pilot Year 1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: Up to US $85,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Teacher Time Analysis and…

$500 per semester (up to five semesters)
PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher To Be Scholarship Geographic Scope: Marion County Public Schools, Florida Eligibility: - Current Marion County Public Schools non-instructional employees - Minimum of 2 years of district…

Wisconsin Fast Forward · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Fast Forward Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants…

ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Program Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska Eligible Recipients: Elkhorn teachers and teacher assistants Overview: The Elkhorn Public Schools…

THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF DEXTE · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher-Authored Grants - Fall Cycle Geographic Scope: Dexter Community Schools (DCS), Michigan, US Eligible Applicants: Dexter Community School staff members Funding Focus: Grants for classroom and…

PHILADELPHIA ACADEMY OF SCHOOL LEADERS · May 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher-Leader Collaborative Grants Program Overview: A grants program that calls for teachers to team up with their administrators to devise a plan that addresses school-based problems. Geographic…

National Foundation For Autism Research · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher's Grant Program Funder: National Foundation For Autism Research (NFAR) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Program Overview: The Teacher's Grant Program provides funding to support…

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teacher's Program Overview: NAEIR's Teacher's Program provides licensed teachers and eligible education professionals with free or deeply discounted access to donated classroom supplies and…

Advia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teachers and Educators Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advia Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Teachers and Educators Scholarship, funded by the Advia Foundation,…

DALLAS ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION · June 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teachers Awards for Service Above Self Purpose: To call attention to the importance of service in the community and to publicly applaud teachers who have demonstrated excellence in their profession…

ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION OF THE UNITED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teachers Learning Abroad Summer 2026 Organization: English-Speaking Union of the United States Geographic Scope: United States educators traveling to the United Kingdom Focus Areas: Professional…

Up to $1,000 (individual applicants) or $5,000 (group projects)
ARCADIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · October 14, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teachers Mini-Grant Funder: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) Geographic Scope: Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD), California Award Amounts: - Up to $1,000 for individual applicants - Up to…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Art Together Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $3,200 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Teaching Art Together Grant empowers Kentucky teachers to…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artist Roster connects professional artists and arts educators…

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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