GRANTS: Unlocking Opportunities for Kindergarten through 12th Grade Educators and Students

Patti Faulkner • March 7, 2024

Welcome to a world of possibilities for educators and students alike! This list of grants is designed to support kindergarten through 12th-grade educators in their quest to enhance the learning experience.

Whether you're looking to fund innovative classroom projects, professional development opportunities, or student enrichment programs, these grants offer a wide range of opportunities to turn your ideas into reality. From technology grants to arts and literacy initiatives, each grant is tailored to meet the diverse needs of educators and students across the country. Explore the list below and unlock the door to new possibilities in education.


ONGOING AND ROLLING  K–12 GRANTS


Project Cybersafe Schools

Sponsor: Cloudflare

Award: Free Zero Trust security program for K–12 schools with up to 2,500 students

Number of Awards: Not specified

Application Deadline: Ongoing


Inventionland Grants for K–12 Schools

Sponsor: Inventionland Education

Award: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)

Number of Awards: Not specified

Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)


Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant

Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation

Award: $500

Number of Awards: Not specified

Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year


Association of American Educators Foundation Teacher Scholarship

Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation

Award: $500

Number of Awards: Not specified

Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year


Edthena Innovation Fund

Sponsor: Edthena

Award: Varies based on district size; matching grant

Number of Awards: Not specified

Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)


Connect For Success Grants

Sponsor: Mobile Beacon

Award: Up to 25 laptops with one year of free 4G LTE high-speed internet each

Number of Awards: Varies

Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; awards granted on rolling basis

Sony Grants for Education

Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)

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