Grants, Awards & Freebies

The American Tapestry Alliance (ATA)’s Weaving the Future Grants are designed to support weaving opportunities for children and to provide training in tapestry weaving to educators who will then teach weaving to children. The program provides grants of $250, which includes a personal stipend and funds to purchase weaving supplies. A final report is required to be filed within two weeks after completion of a weaving activity funded by this grant. Anyone who can teach tapestry weaving may apply. Membership in ATA is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. 

DEADLINE: Rolling; applications must be submitted at least 30 days before activity start date.
DETAILS: https://site.wmsdevsite.com/ata/weaving-the-future-grant

The Ascanius Grant for Professional Development is awarded to teachers of elementary and middle school students to support continuing education for teachers. Applicants must be teachers who primarily teach the ancient Greco-Roman world, Latin or the classics, or who are seeking to increase their knowledge of these areas to integrate it into their students’ instruction. Amounts up to $1,000 are available to assist teachers with course registration, travel, books and room and board for programs, conferences or courses. Funding may not be used directly toward tuition costs for credit-bearing courses. 

DEADLINE: Oct. 30 and March 30.
DETAILS: http://www.ascaniusyci.org/grants/pd.htm

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) will award four $500 grants to high school educators for materials and supplies to aid in classroom instruction. Applications must include a principal/administrator recommendation. Applicants must register as educators with the National Society of High School Scholars (at no cost) prior to applying. Teachers may not be awarded more than one grant from NSHSS per calendar year. 

DEADLINE: Oct 28.
DETAILS: https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/grant-items/school-supplies-grant-wave-2-2025

High school social workers, counselors and teachers could receive a $500 grant to help provide additional funding for student clubs they advise. Applicants must provide a written response detailing how the award would be used, a headshot and resume and a principal recommendation. Applicants must register as educators with the National Society of High School Scholars (at no cost) prior to applying. Teachers may not be awarded more than one grant from NSHSS per calendar year. 

DEADLINE: Oct. 28.
DETAILS: https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/grant-items/school-club-cash-2025-wave-2