• Grants for Teachers

    Pep Grant

    The PEP Classroom Innovation Grant was established to help teachers obtain resources that will have maximum student impact in their classroom, grade and school. Our goal is to support teachers by making a difference in their ability to be creative and innovative in developing methodologies and strategies to engage students and enhance their learning in measurable ways.

    Each grant may be awarded up to $500.

    Voya Unsung Heroes

    • What It Is: Recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education by providing educators resources to fund classroom projects.
    • Award: Up to $25,000
    • Deadline: April 30

    NEA Learning & Leadership Grants

     

    • What It Is: These grants are for teachers and school administrators who are current NEA members. They support educators from districts with limited budgets with the funding to access professional development opportunities.
    • Award: Between $1,500 and $5,000
    • Deadlines: December 1 to February 1, March 1 to May 1, and June 15 to September 15

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation

    • What It Is: Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that help students who are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply.
    • Award: $4,000
    • Deadline: May 19

    Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation

    • What It Is: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards grants to organizations for whom a small amount of money can make a big difference. The foundation will consider requests to support schools, museums, cultural, and performing arts programs.
    • Award: $1,000 to $20,000
    • Deadline: Ongoing

    The Mockingbird Foundation

    • What It Is: The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that effect improvements in music education for children.
    • Award: $100 to $10,000
    • Deadline: January 15