Teacher fellowship grants

Grants of up to $10,000 for a full-time teacher's own summer learning (not supplies). The teacher applies, not the school.

Amount: Up to $10,000 (homepage)
Can a for-profit school apply?: Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline: Jan 21, 2027 (112 days left)
Who this fits: Private school · MicroschoolA full-time teacher at a private school with 3+ years' experience. Pays for the teacher's own summer learning, not supplies.
New schools: Not stated for new schools
Where: National
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026on fundforteachers.org

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How to apply

Step 1: The teacher applies (full-time, 3+ years' experience)
Step 2: Plan a summer learning experience
Step 3: Apply by Jan 21, 2027, 5:00 PM Central

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Who can apply

“Full-time teachers in the continental US, Hawaii, and Alaska in public, private and charter schools are eligible to apply if they meet the following requirements:”

In the funder’s own words, from fundforteachers.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Open to public, private and charter school teachers with 3+ years' experience. Whether teachers at a for-profit microschool count isn't addressed.

Full-time PreK-12 teacher
At least 50% of time teaching students
At least 3 years' teaching experience

Timing

2027 application: Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 21, 2027, 5:00 PM Central

Who can apply

“Full-time teachers in the continental US, Hawaii, and Alaska in public, private and charter schools are eligible to apply if they meet the following requirements:”

In the funder’s own words, from fundforteachers.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Open to public, private and charter school teachers with 3+ years' experience. Whether teachers at a for-profit microschool count isn't addressed.

Full-time PreK-12 teacher

At least 50% of time teaching students

At least 3 years' teaching experience