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PrizeWhere: NationalNational: schools in any US state$Who gets the money: Goes to a teacher's classroom and a teacherClosed for this round

The Henry Ford

Teacher Innovator Awards

Recognizes teachers who use invention and innovation lessons. Winners get $3,000 for classroom supplies, a trip to the national Invention Convention, and a Henry Ford membership.

Amount
$3,000 for classroom supplies plus an all-expenses-paid trip to Invention Convention U.S. Nationals (Grand Prize value $5,200)
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Next round not posted
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opPrivate school and homeschool educators are named in the official rules.?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 inhub.thehenryford.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens inhub.thehenryford.org in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

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

  • ?Next contest dates
  • ?Whether inHub membership costs anything (not stated)

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Join inHub now so the 90 days are met
  2. Step 2: Watch the awards page for the next contest opening (last one opened mid October)
  3. Step 3: Submit the application before the contest period ends

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

Who can apply

“Pre-K through 12th Grade Classroom Educator (Public, Private or Charter School) or a Pre-K through 12th Grade Homeschool Educator who has been a member of inHub (thf.org/inHub) for at least ninety (90) days before registering for this Contest”
In the funder’s own words, from inhub.thehenryford.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Legal U.S. resident, age of majority
  • inHub member for at least 90 days before registering, or active in an Invention Convention affiliate program
  • Application and interviews for finalists
  • Winner must travel to Michigan for Nationals

Timing

Yearly. Last contest ran October 13, 2025 to January 29, 2026. Next contest dates not posted as of October 10, 2026. You must join inHub at least 90 days before you register.

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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