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GrantWhere: NationalNational: schools in any US state$Who gets the money: Goes to a teacher's classroomOpen

ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), with Vista Higher Learning

Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators

Small $300 grants for K-12 world language teachers to buy class materials, books, cultural supplies or student tickets. Three application rounds a year.

Amount
$300 each (100 microgrants between August 2026 and April 2027)
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026 (32 days left)
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opPage says open to all K-12 language educators regardless of setting; it does not name private schools or co-ops word for word. No ACTFL membership requirement is stated.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on actfl.org
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Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether ACTFL membership is required (not stated)

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Pick a project and price every item
  2. Step 2: Fill in the online form on the ACTFL page before the round closes
  3. Step 3: If funded, record the short 'I teach a language because...' video

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“This program is open to all K-12 language educators regardless of setting.”
In the funder’s own words, from actfl.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • K-12 language educator
  • Itemized budget of everything to be bought, with prices
  • Short 30-45 second video within a week if selected
  • Payment is by ACH to you or a school account

Timing

Three rounds: August 17 to November 12 (announced Nov 17), November 13 to February 4 (announced Feb 9), February 5 to April 22 (announced Apr 27). One award per person per year.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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