NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants
Up to $5,000 for NEA member educators to pursue professional learning and leadership.
Key facts
- Funder
- NEA Foundation
- Status
- Expected to reopen
- Next deadline
- Not announced
- Amount
- Up to $5,000
- Who can apply
- Teachers, Individual educators, teacher-teams
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- Professional development
- Official page
- https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/learning-leadership-grants/
- Apply
- https://www.neafoundation.org/educator-grants-and-fellowships/learning-leadership-grants/
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: Previous cycle closed September 15, 2026; next dates not announced.
About this funding
For current NEA members who are teachers, education support professionals or specialized instructional support personnel in public schools or public higher education. Funds activities for 12 months. The last cycle ran June 15 – September 15, 2026; the next cycle is not yet announced.
How to apply
Apply on the funder's official website. K-12 Funding does not accept applications.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants?
Teachers, Individual educators, teacher-teams
How much funding does NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants offer?
Up to $5,000
When is the NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants deadline?
Not announced. Previous cycle closed September 15, 2026; next dates not announced.
How do I apply for NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants?
Apply on the funder's official website. K-12 Funding does not accept applications.