NEA Foundation Grants to Educators
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.
| 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 |
| Level | Professional development |
| Funding type | partial |
| Field |
About this scholarship
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.
Minimum requirements
Teachers, education support professionals, or specialised instructional support personnel who are current NEA members; current NEA Foundation grantees are ineligible.
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.
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.
Tags: Teacher grants, Student achievement, Professional development, Equity in education