Classroom grants for teachers and schools

The Yarmouth Education Foundation provides grants for projects, programs, and educational opportunities that expand learning for Yarmouth students and fall outside the regular school budget.

Amount

Expedited Grants up to $500; Standard Grants over $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students, Administrators

Coverage

Maine — Yarmouth School Department

This program provides grants to teachers for special projects that enhance student learning within the Brainerd Public Schools.

Amount

typically around $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Minnesota — Brainerd Public Schools

Up to $400 for classroom supplies plus a $100 teacher stipend for K-12 teachers in 13 southeastern North Carolina counties, due October 25, 2026.

Amount

Up to $400 for the school, plus a $100 teacher stipend

Eligibility

Teachers, Teacher teams

Coverage

Current K-12 teachers in public, charter or private schools in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson or Scotland counties.

Event or general operating sponsorships averaging $500–$5,000 for organizations in KeyBank communities. Requests accepted January through October.

Amount

$500–$5,000 on average

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

National

RPSF provides grants up to $5000 twice per year to Rochester Public Schools staff members for innovative pilot projects.

Amount

up to $5000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Rochester Public Schools Staff

Support for educational beehives and bee programming, offering choice of a $2,000 monetary grant or an equipment package for K-12 schools.

Amount

$2,000 or equipment equivalent

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits

Coverage

Grades K-12

The PLCS Foundation Teacher Grant Program funds innovative ideas that go beyond typical classroom instruction or routine operating expenses to benefit students.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nebraska — Papillion La Vista Community Schools

This program provides funding to teachers for classroom projects connecting STEM learning with real-world environmental topics.

Amount

$500–$800

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

California — San Bernardino County (High Desert), Antelope Valley, Riverside County (Palo Verde Valley)

Up to $2,000 per teacher for STEAM classroom projects in Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties, Colorado; apply before November 2, 2026.

Amount

Up to $2,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers at schools in Larimer, Weld or Boulder County, Colorado.

A $500 Inclusive Classroom Fund grant for registered AdoptAClassroom.org teachers creating more inclusive classrooms, supported by Skechers; apply by November 2, 2026.

Amount

$500 per classroom

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

Grants of up to $500 for public school teachers in central Massachusetts communities served by Fidelity Bank, for classroom projects and learning experiences.

Amount

Up to $500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Massachusetts

Up to $1,500 for Brookline Public Schools educators running experiential, interdisciplinary learning projects. Brookline, MA only.

Amount

Up to $1,500 (plus one $500 Ascoli Award)

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Massachusetts

Ten $500 classroom grants for public and private K-12 schools within the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory, due November 6, 2026.

Amount

$500–$500

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Schools

Coverage

Teachers and administrators at public and private K-12 schools in the cooperative's southern Illinois service territory.

The Kent Schools Foundation provides grants to educators in the Kent School District to fund projects that directly benefit students through classroom enrichment.

Amount

Up to $3,000 (typically $500)

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Washington — Kent School District

Individual teacher grants of up to $800 for schools served by Covington Electric Cooperative in Alabama, due November 6, 2026.

Amount

Up to $800

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Individual teachers in grades K4-12 at public and private schools served by Covington Electric Cooperative.

Project Lead The Way, in partnership with 3M, offers grants to support the implementation or expansion of PLTW Engineering programs in K-12 schools near 3M facilities.

Amount

New Program ($15,000); Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Arconic Foundation partners with PLTW to support the implementation of PLTW Engineering and expansion of PLTW Launch programs in schools located in Arconic communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($20,000); Launch Program Expansion ($5,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch) and High School (Engineering)

Ardagh Group provides significant multi-year funding to implement or expand PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its 24 U.S. communities.

Amount

New Program (Up to $50,000); Program Expansion ($15,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Arrow Electronics supports the expansion of PLTW Launch, Gateway, and Engineering programs for schools located near its facilities, with a focus on the Atlanta area.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch), Middle (Gateway), and High School (Engineering)

Burns & McDonnell provides grants to launch new PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its partner communities to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Amount

New Program ($40,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

The John Deere Foundation partners with PLTW to expand access to Engineering programs for students in underserved communities near John Deere home locations.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

High School (Engineering focus)

Huber partners with PLTW to support the implementation of new PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools across Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.

Amount

Gateway New Program ($20,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Middle School (Gateway focus)

Funding for schools and organizations to improve environmental literacy through hands-on programs for students and teacher training.

Amount

Grow Grants range from $5,001 to $30,000; Seed Grants up to $5,000; Impact Grants up to $65,000.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Preschool through adults

Up to $2,500 for innovative K-12 classroom projects in four Tennessee counties, due December 1, 2026.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

All K-12 teachers in Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie and Bledsoe County schools.

The Germantown Community Scholarship Fund offers grants to Germantown School District educators to support professional development, classroom supplies, and creative projects that enhance student learning.

Amount

up to $1,250

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Wisconsin — Germantown School District

This grant supports projects by licensed educators and other eligible staff that improve student achievement and instructional practice.

Amount

up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Minnesota — Education Minnesota members

This program provides support to U.S. middle and high school teachers to engage their students in authentic STEM research.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA (grades 6-12)

Supports environmental education and stewardship projects to improve student ability to take action benefiting Chesapeake ecosystems.

Amount

Up to $75,000 per project.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 students

This program offers funding to Peabody, MA teachers for classroom programs and resources outside the normal school budget.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Peabody, MA Teachers

Grants to help Title 1 and high-need school libraries update and diversify their book collections with in-demand titles, including e-books and Spanish-language publications.

Amount

Up to $10,000 typically

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12

$5,000 financial support awards for school districts recognized as Best Communities for Music Education that demonstrate high financial need.

Amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Districts, Schools

Coverage

K-12

$2,500 grant to support the planning and implementation of innovative programs for K-9th learners that motivate and encourage reading, specifically targeting struggling readers.

Amount

$2,500

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Grades K-9

Grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to provide books for school libraries serving disadvantaged children.

Amount

$1,000 - $10,000

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12

This competitive grant program provides funding to teachers in Collier County for classroom or school projects that fall outside the regular school budget.

Amount

Up to $2,000 per teacher annually (from foundation), individual grant requests up to $2,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Florida — Collier County

$500 grants for full-time educators to purchase classroom materials, including books, software, lab supplies, and audio-visual equipment.

Amount

$500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12

Annual grants for Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits — including education organizations — in the Midland/Bay/Saginaw area and areas north.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

Michigan

Prize packages valued up to $20,000 to recognize K-12 science programs for exemplary lab instruction using limited resources in specific Shell asset communities.

Amount

Up to $20,000 in supplies and PD

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Grades K-12

Minigrants of $350 for public schools and libraries to support creative, student-centered programs that encourage literacy and community.

Amount

$350 - $500

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12

Programmatic grants averaging $10,000–$25,000 for nonprofits in KeyBank communities, with Education among three funding priorities. Invitation-only after an Expression of Interest.

Amount

$10,000–$25,000 on average

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

National

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club offers grants and scholarships totaling $20,000 for educators in Downers Grove Districts 58 and 99 for educational supplies and professional development.

Amount

part of $20,000 programme

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Illinois — Downers Grove Districts 58 & 99

The American Teachers Foundation provides grants to support educators in public education.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This grant provides funds for innovative projects designed to reshape, enhance, or improve education for all students at the school site.

Amount

Up to $1,900

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Virginia — York County School Division

This program provides grants to teachers and school-based administrators in Broward County Public Schools for original and innovative projects designed to enhance teaching and improve learning outcomes.

Amount

$500 – $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools

This program provides funding to teachers in Sarasota County Public Schools for classroom projects and resources to enhance learning.

Amount

Up to $1,000 or $1,001-$5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Florida — Sarasota County Public Schools

This grant funds teachers in City of Hollywood schools for original and innovative projects in specific focus areas.

Amount

average $500 - $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools (City of Hollywood)

This program provides funding for innovative classroom and school-wide projects that enhance student learning and enrich the educational experience.

Amount

Typically $1,000 to $50,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

New York — Mamaroneck School District staff

$750 for school and youth garden programs serving at least 15 young people. Opens November 9, 2026.

Amount

$750

Eligibility

Schools, Education organizations, Nonprofits

Coverage

National

Classroom grants for teachers in the Cullman Electric Cooperative service area; the next cycle opens October 19, 2026 and closes December 17, 2026.

Amount

Amount not published

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Teachers at schools within the Cullman Electric Cooperative service area in Alabama.

The Peabody Education Foundation offers funding to Peabody, MA teachers and schools for programs and resources outside the normal school budget.

Amount

Up to $10,000

Eligibility

Schools, Administrators

Coverage

Massachusetts — Peabody Public Schools

This program assists schools with starting new sports or activities, purchasing essential equipment for existing programs, or addressing emergencies.

Amount

Typically $250-$1,500

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

New Mexico Schools

Grants of up to $2,500 are available for educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for professional growth and enrichment opportunities.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

North Carolina — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

$2,500 to $5,000 grants for educators to implement innovative and effective forms of learning that enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Amount

$2,500 - $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

Grants of up to $5,000 to enable educators to implement innovative methods of teaching rooted in equity, anti-racism, and civic engagement.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

Up to $1,000 for York County School Division (VA) teachers. Application opens December 1, 2026.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Virginia

Palo Alto Partners in Education provides Innovation Grants to teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District to support new ideas and collaboration in teaching methods.

Amount

Up to $3,000 for individual projects; up to $15,000 for collaborative projects. Preliminary approval required for applications exceeding these guidelines.

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Students

Coverage

California — Palo Alto Unified School District

Collaborative Grants promote cooperative efforts across disciplines, grade levels, and among schools within Brookline, fostering professional teamwork and cooperative learning.

Amount

Up to $20,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools, Administrators

Coverage

Massachusetts — Brookline Educators

This grant provides funding for previous Classroom-Focused Project Grant recipients to expand on their original project objectives.

Amount

up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Education Minnesota members

This program provides competitive grants to Ohio public schools to expand and sustain high-quality STEM learning.

Amount

$10,000 (Ignite) or $15,000 (Strengthen/Innovate)

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Ohio Only

This program offers grants to teachers to fund meaningful instruction related to the Arts through the Spotlight Fund program.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

AdoptAClassroom.org offers grants for teachers to fund classroom needs related to STEM through its Spotlight Fund program.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

Grants to help teachers provide students with an interactive experience with small animals in the classroom.

Amount

Coupons or rebates for pet supplies

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

PreK-9

Frequent, easy-to-apply-for grants for classroom supplies, technology, and school-wide initiatives available to Foundation Club members.

Amount

Varies by grant cycle

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

Small grants to support student-led classroom projects focused on protecting pollinators, soil, and local biodiversity.

Amount

Up to $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students

Coverage

K-12

Invests in partnerships between schools and teaching artists to support arts learning for pre-school and K-12 students across Washington.

Amount

Funding varies by project; contact program manager for details.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Pre-K through Grade 12

Disaster relief to rebuild K-12 public school libraries damaged by a natural disaster.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Public schools

Coverage

K-12 public school libraries hit by disaster

Grants for school libraries to update and diversify their book collections. 2027 is the final round.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools

Coverage

School libraries

Provides incentive funds to improve the quality of agricultural CTE programs in California public schools.

Amount

Allocations based on program quality standards and state funding levels.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts

Coverage

Middle school and High school applicants

Statewide grants to boost STEM education and career exposure for students through transdisciplinary 3P learning.

Amount

Up to $50,000 per grantee.

Eligibility

Districts, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 students

Teacher mini-grant program to promote community science through hands-on data collection in North Carolina schools.

Amount

Mini-grants and materials provided; check official site for current award amounts.

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers

Donations of musical instruments, equipment, and free access to Fender Play learning software for public schools and community music programs.

Amount

Equipment and software access

Eligibility

Schools, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12

$10,000, a custom garden design and volunteers to create youth garden spaces. Applications closed.

Amount

$10,000 plus garden design and volunteers

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits

Coverage

National

For public and charter schools using gardens to teach water conservation. The 2026 round closed October 2.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Public schools, Charter schools

Coverage

Public and charter schools

Awards for K-12 educators with innovative classroom projects. Next cycle dates not yet published.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

K-12 educators

Up to $1,000 for K-5 teachers bringing hands-on STEM into the classroom.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Public schools, Private schools

Coverage

K-5 teachers

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County offers a dollar-for-dollar match for eligible DonorsChoose projects posted by Sarasota County Public Schools teachers.

Amount

dollar-for-dollar match, up to $50,000 total allocation

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Florida — Sarasota County Public Schools

HBI's PACT construction pre-apprenticeship curriculum at no cost for two years.

Amount

Free curriculum + training for 2 years

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Public schools

Coverage

National

Up to four $1,000 mini-grants for current Michigan Science Teachers Association members to fund science education projects.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

Michigan

Statewide classroom grant programme from North Carolina's electric cooperatives; applications are closed until April 2027.

Amount

Amount varies by participating cooperative

Eligibility

Teachers, Teacher teams

Coverage

K-12 teachers in participating North Carolina electric cooperative service areas; individual or team applications.

Grants for hands-on youth learning in arts, humanities, science, technology and invention in Saline County, KS.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

Kansas

Annual prize for outstanding U.S. skilled trades teachers and programs.

Amount

Cash prizes for teachers and programs

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Public schools

Coverage

National

Donated musical instruments (not cash) for school music programmes where 65%+ of students are economically disadvantaged.

Amount

Musical instruments (in-kind)

Eligibility

Public schools, Charter schools

Coverage

65%+ economically disadvantaged schools

Grants of up to $3,000 for high school STEM educators to support innovative, hands-on learning experiences and educational technologies in schools with high economic need.

Amount

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Grades 9-12

Classroom grants of up to $1,000 in four South Carolina counties; the 2026 round closed on September 21, 2026.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

K-12 teachers in Williamsburg, Georgetown, Clarendon and Florence counties, South Carolina. Not for professional development.