Champions For Learning — Classroom Grants Program
This competitive grant program provides funding to teachers in Collier County for classroom or school projects that fall outside the regular school budget.
Key facts
- Funder
- Champions For Learning
- Status
- Open
- Next deadline
- March 5, 2027
- Amount
- Up to $2,000 per teacher annually (from foundation), individual grant requests up to $2,000
- Who can apply
- Teachers
- Where
- FL
- Topics
- Classroom resources, Innovation
- Official page
- https://championsforlearning.org/classroom-grants/
- Apply
- https://educators.championsforlearning.org/
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: Applications received by September 10, 2026 were considered by the selection committee; applications accepted until March 5, 2027 are considered for public funding.
About this funding
LOCAL ONLY — Florida — Collier County. The Classroom Grants Program funds classroom supplies, equipment, local field trips, enrichment activities, school-wide projects, and innovative classroom projects that spark excitement and engagement. Individual grant requests may not exceed $2,000, and teachers can be awarded up to $2,000 annually by the foundation, with additional amounts possible through public funding. Projects typically not covered include professional conference costs, out-of-county field trips, capital costs, food items, and gift cards. All grant requests must be approved by the teacher's principal.
Eligibility:
Any teacher who serves in a Florida Department of Education recognized K-12 school in Collier County is eligible, including traditional public schools, charter schools, and private/independent schools.
Applicants can be classroom teachers, Related Arts teachers, school counselors, academic coaches, teachers on special assignments, or Curriculum Coordinators.
How to apply
Teachers apply via the new Educators Portal for Classroom Grant applications and grant management. First-time users must register using their school email address, then log in to create, save, and submit their grant request. Applicants should review guidelines, resources, and discuss their project with their principal before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Champions For Learning — Classroom Grants Program?
Teachers
How much funding does Champions For Learning — Classroom Grants Program offer?
Up to $2,000 per teacher annually (from foundation), individual grant requests up to $2,000
When is the Champions For Learning — Classroom Grants Program deadline?
March 5, 2027. Applications received by September 10, 2026 were considered by the selection committee; applications accepted until March 5, 2027 are considered for public funding.
How do I apply for Champions For Learning — Classroom Grants Program?
Teachers apply via the new Educators Portal for Classroom Grant applications and grant management. First-time users must register using their school email address, then log in to create, save, and submit their grant request. Applicants should review guidelines, resources, and discuss their project with their principal before applying.