Voya Unsung Heroes
Awards for K-12 educators with innovative classroom projects. Next cycle dates not yet published.
Key facts
- Funder
- Voya Financial
- Status
- Expected to reopen
- Next deadline
- Not announced
- Amount
- Varies — see provider
- Who can apply
- Teachers, Individual educators
- Where
- United States (national)
- Topics
- Innovation, Classroom resources
- Official page
- https://www.voya.com/page/voya-unsung-heroesr
- Apply
- https://apply.scholarsapply.org/unsungheroes/
- Last verified
- October 15, 2026
Deadline note: Next cycle dates and award amounts not shown on the official page.
About this funding
Educators submit applications describing projects they have started or want to pursue; each is judged on innovation, creativity and positive influence on students. Over $6 million has gone to more than 2,000 K-12 educators.
How to apply
Apply through the Voya Unsung Heroes application portal when the next cycle opens.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Voya Unsung Heroes?
Teachers, Individual educators
How much funding does Voya Unsung Heroes offer?
Varies — see provider
When is the Voya Unsung Heroes deadline?
Not announced. Next cycle dates and award amounts not shown on the official page.
How do I apply for Voya Unsung Heroes?
Apply through the Voya Unsung Heroes application portal when the next cycle opens.