Bobbie Lytle Outstanding Teacher Award Overview: Honors outstanding teachers in memory of Bobbie Lytle, a lifelong educator who taught at Dommerich Elementary and Brookshire Elementary. The award…
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.
BOLD™ Nursing Faculty Program - Current Faculty Refinancing Overview: A loan refinancing program offering up to $90,000 in tuition reimbursement for current nursing faculty in South Carolina. This is…
BOLD™ Nursing Faculty Program - Graduate Student In-School Loans Overview: A loan program for graduate nursing students that provides up to $90,000 in tuition reimbursement in exchange for nursing…
Bonnie Sorenson Scudder Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Bonnie Sorenson Scudder Scholarship aims to…
Book Studies Overview: A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to purchase and implement book studies for elementary students. Geographic Scope: Rancho Isabella Elementary, Angleton ISD, Texas, US Focus…
Boston Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview Boston Family Scholarship The Boston Family…
Bradenton AAUW Education Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Bradenton AAUW Education Scholarship Fund, established…
Bradley Arts Mini-Grant Status: Open annually (typically August-September) Geographic Scope: West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) only Focus Areas: - Support for project-based learning,…
Braham Area Education Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Initiative Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Braham Area Education Foundation Grant, established in partnership with…
Brenda Kahn Memorial Award for Educational Excellence Funder: Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) Overview: An annual award recognizing a BCP teacher demonstrating qualities exemplified by the late…
Brian Cummins Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Brian Cummins Memorial…
Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more…
Bright Ideas Education Grant Program Funder: North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives (26 cooperatives statewide) Overview: A shared initiative created in 1994 to bring learning to life in classrooms…
Bright Ideas Education Grants Funder: Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Program Status: Active and accepting applications annually Geographic Scope: Brunswick and Columbus counties,…
Bright Ideas Grant Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY Program Overview: Bright Ideas Grants are designed to support teacher and…
Brown Rudnick Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation Corp Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Brown Rudnick Community Grants…
Browsers Books Grants Purpose: Establish or build classroom libraries and school libraries. Geographic Scope: Olympia School District (WA) Eligibility: - All Olympia School District staff who work…
Building Local Capacity Matching Grant Overview: NEA-Alaska offers a matching grant opportunity to support Local Associations with recruitment and retention of members, and to increase membership…
C4O Organizing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The C4O Organizing Grant, offered by the National Education…
CalEdAssist Back-to-School Flash Fund Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Overview: Provides donations to California teachers through AdoptAClassroom.org to purchase school supplies for 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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