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Teacher grants from $1,000 to $5,000

18 open or rolling grants on GrantCountdown have a top award between $1,000 and $5,000, based on the amounts funders publish.

We place each grant by the largest award the funder lists. 14 grants on the site don't publish an amount, so they aren't on this page. See all grants.

2 days leftMissouri

Classroom Grants (Fall round)

Harrisonville Public School Foundation

Up to $1,000 classroom grants for Harrisonville teachers, twice a year (next: Mar 26).

๐Ÿ“… Oct 23, 2026๐Ÿ’ต Up to $1,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Advanced Math Coursework Scholarship (9-12)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Helps high-school math teachers pay for advanced math coursework. NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $3,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas (9-12)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Funds high-school lessons that tie math to other subjects. NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $4,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Designing Innovative Lessons and Activities (K-8)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Supports new K-8 math lessons and activities; up to three awards. NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต Up to $5,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Designing Interventions for Learners with Disabilities (2-8)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Funds math interventions for students with disabilities in grades 2-8. NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $4,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Designing Lessons for Conceptual Understanding (PK-5)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Funds elementary lessons that build conceptual math understanding. NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $2,500๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Improving Students' Understanding of Geometry

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Funds K-8 projects that deepen geometry understanding. NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $4,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Math for Multilingual Learners (PK-12)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Supports math learning for multilingual students (with TODOS). NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $4,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
11 days leftNational

Teacher-Leader Professional Learning Grant (PK-12)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) / MET

Professional learning for math teachers and teacher-leaders (with NCSM). NCTM membership typically required.

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $4,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
44 days leftNational

STEM Research Grants

Society for Science

Equipment and supplies for teachers who run independent student research programs in grades 6-12.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 4, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $1,000 to $5,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
71 days leftNational

Spark Good Local Grants (Cycle 3)

Walmart

Local store and Sam's Club cash grants; schools apply through a Spark Good account during three cycles a year.

๐Ÿ“… Dec 31, 2026๐Ÿ’ต $250 to $5,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ School, Nonprofit
78 days leftPennsylvania

Centre PACT Grants

Centre Foundation

Youth-reviewed grants for Centre County programs; schools are eligible.

๐Ÿ“… Jan 7, 2027๐Ÿ’ต $500 to $3,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ School, Nonprofit
86 days leftGeorgia

Teacher Grants for Innovation

Georgia Foundation for Public Education

Innovation grants for Georgia public-school teachers; rolling applications reviewed quarterly, current round Oct 16 to Jan 15.

๐Ÿ“… Jan 15, 2027๐Ÿ’ต $500 to $2,500๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
103 days leftNational

Innovative Reading Grant

American Association of School Librarians (ALA)

Funds a new, creative reading-motivation program led by a school librarian, aimed at students who struggle with reading.

๐Ÿ“… Feb 1, 2027๐Ÿ’ต $2,500๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher, School librarian
109 days leftNebraska

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grants

Nebraska Department of Education

$2,500 retention grants for teachers in years 2, 4 and 6, plus $5,000 high-need recruitment grants; first come, first served.

๐Ÿ“… Feb 7, 2027๐Ÿ’ต $2,500 to $5,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
125 days leftTexas

Inspiring Imagination Teacher Grants

Katy ISD Education Foundation

Individual, team and campus-collaborative grants for Katy ISD educators, funded for 2027-28.

๐Ÿ“… Feb 23, 2027๐Ÿ’ต $1,000 to $5,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
CycleNational

Grants for Grades 6-12 (up to $5,000)

Toshiba America Foundation

Project-based STEM classroom grants for grades 6-12; smaller requests are reviewed quarterly.

๐Ÿ“… Cycle: see note๐Ÿ’ต Up to $5,000๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher
RollingPennsylvania

Mini-Grants and Empowerment Grants

Haverford Township Education Foundation

Rolling grants for Haverford Township School District educators; allow 60 days for a decision.

๐Ÿ“… Rolling๐Ÿ’ต Up to $1,500๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher

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How many grants have a top award between $1,000 and $5,000?

18 on GrantCountdown as of October 16, 2026. 5 of them are marked low effort to apply.

Why are some grants missing from this page?

14 grants on our list don't publish an award amount, so we can't place them in a range. You can still find them on the All grants page.