NEA Foundation Grants to Educators
| Official name | NEA Foundation Grants to Educators |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | United States |
| Amount / funding | $1,500 or $5,000 (two grant levels); approximately 150 grants awarded each year |
| Deadline | 1 February 2027 (Winter Grant Cycle: 1 December – 1 February) |
| Start date | not stated — no estimate basis |
| Minimum requirements | Teachers, education support professionals, or specialised instructional support personnel who are current NEA members; current NEA Foundation grantees are ineligible. |
| Short description | NEA Foundation grants of $1,500 or $5,000 for public education professionals who are NEA members, funding student-achievement initiatives, professional development and equity innovations. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: Professional development · Funding type: partial · Field: 09 Education
Application checklist
- Online application via neafoundation.org
- Project proposal evaluated on quality and potential for enhancing student achievement
- check official page for the full application requirements (reviewed by a team of 20 educators, many former grantees)
Application tips
- Choose the right category: Student Success for achievement initiatives, Learning and Leadership for professional development, Envision Equity for innovative ideas.
- The Winter cycle opens 1 December 2026 — prepare the proposal in advance.
- Current grantees are ineligible, so check your grant history.
- Spring (1 March–28 April) and Summer (15 June–15 September) cycles follow if you miss Winter.
Tags
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.