The Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship awarded by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) provides funding for professional development to enhance teaching skills or career development for teachers of English language arts. Scholarships of $1,200 or more will be issued directly to accredited educational institutions on behalf of the recipient and may be used toward degree or nondegree courses. Applicants will be informed of decisions by March 1.

DEADLINE: Jan. 31.
DETAILS: https://cdn.ncte.org/nctefiles/sections/secondary/wheadon_guidelines_and_application.pdf

The Snapdragon Book Foundation seeks to improve access to high-quality reading materials to help address inequities created by structural racism and awards grants for proposals that foster the opening of minds, hearts and imagination for all readers. Grant funds may be used to purchase books used by children in classroom or schoolwide libraries, reference materials or subscriptions to periodicals. Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 8.
DETAILS: https://snapdragonbookfoundation.org/application-process

The Fund for Teachers awards fellowships of up to $5,000 to outstanding educators to enrich their own practice, support student success and strengthen their schools and communities. Proposals that prioritize self-determined professional growth and center students as change makers in their communities will be best aligned to the grant goals. Applicants must be full-time pre-K–12 teachers, have at least three years of teaching experience and plan to return to a teaching environment the year following their fellowship to incorporate what they learn into their classroom. 

DEADLINE: Jan. 22.
DETAILS: https://fundforteachers.org/grants

The Association of American Educators awards classroom grants of $500 biannually to full-time educators who work directly with students. Funding may be used for a variety of projects and materials, including books, software, manipulatives, art supplies, audio-visual gear and lab equipment. Funds must be used within one year of the application deadline. 

DEADLINE: March 1 and Oct. 1.
DETAILS: https://form.jotform.com/242057235278155

Gravely & Paige Grants of up to $2,000 are awarded to middle school teachers to be used toward materials and resources to support STEM programs and activities. Schools with high economic need will be given priority consideration to support digital equity. Innovative distance and virtual learning projects and programs will be considered. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and a letter of recommendation from an applicant’s school principal is required.

DEADLINE: Ongoing.
DETAILS: https://www.afcea.org/gravely-and-paige-grants

The Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition is open to New York City teachers of students in grades 3–12. This annual project promotes the literary and artistic talents of students who design, write and assemble their own books. Students may not use any form of artificial intelligence to create or refine text or images. Student citywide winners receive a $600 cash prize, while borough winners receive $200. Educators who win citywide, borough or honorable mention prizes receive gift certificates to purchase art supplies for their classrooms. All students and educators receive certificates of commendation. Celebrations include an award ceremony and exhibition of the winning books at the Brooklyn Public Library. See the link below for a project handbook, tutorials, criteria and submission instructions. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 10.
DETAILS: https://www.ejkf.org/ejk-bookmaking-competition

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will host a weeklong summer intensive from June 7-12 for social studies educators who teach grades 6-12 , where participants will take a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Constitution. Participants will join constitutional and legal scholars and historians to learn about constitutional history surrounding the founding era, the Civil War, and beyond. We will explore the Center’s exhibit spaces, historical landmarks around Old City Philadelphia, and other cultural institutions in the area to deepen historical understandings and build meaningful connections to classroom practice.

Participants will be responsible for reading assignments prior to the start of the intensive as well as throughout the course of the week, in addition to the schedule of scholar talks, panel discussions and time at cultural institutions. A stipend will be provided to cover the cost of travel and lodging for all participants, as well as breakfasts, lunches and dinners on both the opening night and closing night. Ticket costs associated with visiting cultural institutions around Old City Philadelphia will also be covered.

DEADLINE: Jan. 23
DETAILS: https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/summer-intensive-deep-dive-into…

The Pets in the Classroom Grants Program issues grants to teachers and supporting school staff in grades Pre-K to 12 to teach about responsible pet care while allowing students to bond with animals. Funding is intended to be used to offset costs of pet maintenance or to purchase new pets for the classroom and are not intended to cover costs over the lifetime of the pet. Eligible pets include small mammals, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles and arachnids. Recipients may choose either a store coupon for up to 50% off or a rebate check up to $125. Applicants are notified of their approval/declination via email two to three weeks after submission.

DEADLINE: Ongoing through May 1, 2026
DETAILS: https://www.petsintheclassroom.org/choose-a-grant
 

LifeChanger of the Year is an annual program celebrating K–12 teachers and school staff members who make a significant difference in the lives of students and who exemplify excellence, positive influence and leadership. One grand prize winner will be awarded $20,000 to be split between the individual and their school. Other finalists will be awarded grants of between $1,500 and $5,000. Applicants must be nominated, and once approved, will be featured on the LifeChanger of the Year website. 

DEADLINE: Dec. 31.
DETAILS: https://www.lifechangeroftheyear.com/overview

The annual Sloan Public Service Awards honor six New York City civil servants who exhibit an extraordinary level of commitment to the public. They routinely step beyond the bounds of their job responsibilities to ensure New Yorkers’ needs are met. Members who are DOE employees are eligible. Award winners are thanked for their exemplary work through an official ceremony, a $10,000 prize and a commemorative video, portrait and brochure. You must be nominated to be considered. Nominations must include a description of the candidate, including significant career information, their particular achievements and the qualities the nominee embodies. If a nominee is not chosen in a particular year, names go into a reserve pool for future consideration.

DEADLINE: Ongoing.
DETAILS: https://www.fcny.org/sloan-public-service-awards

The Jan Stauber–Sherlock Holmes Literacy Grant provides grants of up to $1,000 for K–12 teachers and school librarians to encourage young people to read and to introduce them to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. Funding is given to design educational experiences and curricular materials related to Sherlock Holmes literature. While applications may be submitted at any time, once funds have been depleted for a particular school year, no additional grants will be considered until the following year.

DEADLINE: ongoing while funds are available.
DETAILS: https://www.beaconsociety.com/apply-for-a-grant.html

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 classics, or who are seeking to increase their knowledge of these areas to integrate it into their students’ instruction. Grants of 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: March 30.
DETAILS: http://www.ascaniusyci.org/grants/pd.htm

Materials for the Arts (MFTA) is a city-operated creative reuse center supporting the arts and sustainability and is open to Department of Education employees. Staff members at city schools may make an appointment to visit MFTA’s warehouse in Long Island City to choose from a wide array of free, donated materials such as paper, office supplies, craft items, beads, fabric and movie props to bring back to their schools or classrooms. Currently, 93% of DOE schools have MFTA accounts — you can check its website to see if your school has one. To make an appointment to “shop” at MFTA, ask your administrator to add you to your school’s authorized contact list and then access the MFTA portal using your DOE email and password. 

DEADLINE: Ongoing
DETAILS: https://www.nyc.gov/content/mfta/pages/receive-receiving-materials

The Awesome Foundation is a global community awarding $1,000 micro grants to people and groups working on awesome projects. These grants are not exclusively for teachers, but they may apply. The application deadline is the last day of each month. Tips for submissions are to be brief, unique and specific about how you would use the grant funds. If your project is not selected in a given month, you are free to reapply.

DEADLINE: ongoing, on a monthly basis
DETAILS: https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/nyc