Grants, Awards & Freebies

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)’s English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE), in conjunction with the National Writing Project, offers teacher grants of up to $1,000 to support research projects that further the spirit and scholarship of James Moffett, a champion of such ideas as student-centered curricula, writing across the curriculum and alternatives to standardized testing. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timeline for execution. 

DEADLINE: Sept. 15.
DETAILS: https://ncte.org/awards/elate-james-moffett-memorial-fund

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) will award Experiential Learning Grants of $1,000 to two high school educators to support hands-on classroom projects that have real world applications. Registering as an NSHSS educator is required, and doing so is free and online. Applicants must respond to a written prompt and submit a principal’s recommendation, resume and color headshot to be considered. 

DEADLINE: Sept. 2.
DETAILS: https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/grant-items/nshss-experiential-l…

A Social Emotional Learning Grant of $1,500 will be awarded to a high school educator by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The grant is designed to create awareness of mental health issues and to effect change by promoting social-emotional curricula. Registering as an NSHSS educator is required, and doing so is free and online. Applicants must respond to a written prompt and submit a principal’s recommendation, resume and color headshot to be considered. 

DEADLINE: Aug. 19.
DETAILS: https://www.nshss.org/educators/grants/grant-items/nshss-social-emotion…

Classics for Kids Foundation provides funding to partially cover the purchase of violins, violas, cellos and/or double basses to schools that integrate classical instruments into their programs. Schools must be able to demonstrate a genuine need and a commitment to raise matching funds. Applications are accepted quarterly. 

DEADLINE: June 30 and Sept. 30.
DETAILS: https://classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-grant

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: Oct. 1.
DETAILS: https://form.jotform.com/242057235278155