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.
Literacy and reading grants for teachers
2 open or rolling grants on GrantCountdown fund reading, literacy and school library projects, supplies or teacher learning. Listings were checked against each funder page and are sorted by the closest deadline.
RollingNational
Beyond Words: School Library Disaster Relief
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Helps K-12 public school libraries rebuild after a natural disaster, fire or terrorism.
Grants open to any subject
These accept classroom projects in any subject, including literacy. Many of the open-subject grants come from local education foundations and only accept teachers in one district, so check the "Where" line and the funder page.
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).
5 days leftIllinois
Innovation Grants
District 113 Education Foundation
First-year funding for new programs at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools.
16 days leftWashington
Classroom Enrichment Grants
Kent Schools Foundation
Grants for Kent School District educators funding enrichment, SEL and unique student experiences.
40 days leftWashington
Classroom Grant Program
Snohomish Education Foundation
Classroom project grants for Snohomish School District teachers and staff.
40 days leftTexas
Teacher/Classroom Grants
Southwest Preparatory School Education Foundation
Classroom grants for Southwest Preparatory School teachers and staff.
71 days leftTexas
Innovative Teaching Grants
Lufkin Education Foundation
Innovative classroom project grants for Lufkin ISD teachers.
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.
79 days leftTexas
Classroom Assistance Grants
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation
Classroom grants for Texas public-school teachers, part of TRTF's 2027-28 grant and scholarship round.
86 days leftColorado
Denver Teachers' Awards Grants
Denver Teachers' Awards
Seven school grants for Denver Public Schools teachers with 3+ years in the district.
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.
88 days leftPennsylvania
Wildcat Foundation Grants
Wildcat Foundation (Mechanicsburg Area SD)
Classroom grants for Mechanicsburg Area School District teachers.
92 days leftNational
Fund for Teachers Fellowships
Fund for Teachers
Self-designed summer learning fellowships: up to $5,000 for individuals or $10,000 for teams of PreK-12 teachers with 3+ years in the classroom.
107 days leftPennsylvania
Dr. Carol Johnson Learning Grants
Panther Ram Foundation
Enrichment grants for Central Dauphin School District educators.
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.
112 days leftWashington
Classroom Grants (Spring round)
Northshore Schools Foundation
Classroom grants for Northshore School District educators for the following school year.
121 days leftIllinois
Great Ideas Grants (March round)
RLAS-116 Education Foundation
Innovative classroom project grants for Round Lake Area Schools (CUSD 116) staff.
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.
168 days leftPennsylvania
MTEF General Grants (Spring)
Manheim Township Educational Foundation
Grants for Manheim Township educators, school groups and students, awarded fall and spring.
RollingNevada
DonorsChoose Grant Program (Nevada)
Nevada Department of Education
Up to $500 for Nevada public-school educators' DonorsChoose projects, first come, first served, while the $7.5M lasts.
CycleOhio
Educator Initiative Grants
GAR Foundation
Grants for teams of K-12 educators in Summit County, Ohio.
RollingPennsylvania
Mini-Grants and Empowerment Grants
Haverford Township Education Foundation
Rolling grants for Haverford Township School District educators; allow 60 days for a decision.
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Questions teachers ask
How many literacy grants are open right now?
GrantCountdown lists 2 open or rolling literacy grants, last verified October 16, 2026. The next one to close is Innovative Reading Grant from American Association of School Librarians (ALA), due Feb 1, 2027.
Can literacy teachers apply for general classroom grants?
Yes, if you meet the other rules. 21 grants on GrantCountdown accept projects in any subject. Many of the open-subject grants come from local education foundations and only accept teachers in one district, so check the "Where" line and the funder page.
Do I have to pay to apply?
Applying for a grant should never cost you money, so never pay anyone to apply for you. Some funders do require you to be a member of their organization, and that is noted on the listing.