Grants for Teachers

Have a great idea for a student learning project but need some extra funds to support it?  
Explore some of these grant websites. 

Remember you must give a copy of the proposal to your building principal and the district business administrator prior to submission.

The Tri-County Teacher Resource Center teacher mini-grant materials are on the subpage to the left.  The deadline is October 10, 2008.  The maxium amount is $800. 

Related Links

Target Field Trip Grant

An opportunity for an $800 grant for field trips. Deadline is November 1st.

http://www.target.com/teachers

The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants

This grant awards up to $5,000 for classroom projects that will increase student learning. There are 3 submission dates through-out the year: October 15, February 1, and June 6

http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm

Best Buy Technology Grant

Online submission deadline is October 12, 2008.

http://www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/teach_awards.htm

Lead America Foundation

Middle and High School grants between $25-$500 per teacher. Deadline is November 15, 2008

http://www.lead-america.org/educator/Grants.asp?key=