10 Grants for Schools and Educators for American Education Week 2024

GrantWatch proudly presents 10 grants for schools and educators! American Education Week, held annually before Thanksgiving, spotlights public education and the vital roles educators, families, and community supporters play in student success. How does the old saying go? It takes a village…? Well it certainly seems to ring true where education is concerned. Each day of the week features a unique theme to celebrate different aspects of education:

• Kickoff Day: Launches the week’s activities and events.
• Family Day: Invites families into classrooms to observe and engage, encouraging parent involvement..
• Education Support Professionals Day: Honors support staff who enhance students’ educational experiences.
• Educator For a Day: Allows community leaders to experience teaching first-hand.
• Substitute Educators Day: Recognizes the contributions of substitute teachers.

Supporting Schools and Educators with Grants

Established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1921, American Education Week was created to advocate for better education following concerns over illiteracy in World War I draftees. While the challenges of the past have evolved, the need for strong educational support remains. Today, schools continue to rely on external funding to provide essential resources and programs. After all, the federal government provides only 13.6% of public K-12 education funds. The rest comes from state, local, and private sources. Grants, however, offer an impactful way for schools and teachers to secure additional resources. In celebration of American Education Week, GrantWatch highlights 10 grant opportunities for schools and educators. In addition, GrantWatch has several categories available for grant seekers supporting our schools and educators:

• Awards for Teachers and Students
• Education Grants
• Elementary Education
• Student Grants
• Grants for Teachers

These grant opportunities offer essential funding options for classrooms across the nation.

Grants for Schools and Educators

1. Provide Underserved K-12 Students with Internet Connection

In-kind grants to USA and Puerto Rico schools, school districts, parents, and guardians to provide qualifying K-12 students with internet access and software.

2. Classroom Projects Related to Air and Space Travel

Grants of $250 to USA educators for classroom projects and lessons related to aviation. Funds defray the costs of transportation, field trips, and materials.

3. In-Kind Grants of School Supplies

In-kind grants of essential school supplies to USA teachers in underserved schools. This program improves the educational experience of students while relieving the financial burden from teachers who are spending their own money on supplies for their classes.

4. Honor Dedication to the Field of Education

Awards to Texas school principals, teachers, counselors, schools, districts, and school boards in recognition of exceptional devotion and service to students.

5. STEM Learning Programs

In-kind grants of materials and resources to USA public elementary schools, Head Start programs, and preschools to implement STEM learning programs. Priority is given to schools that serve Title I students.

6. Recognize Outstanding Language Learning Programs

Awards to USA English teachers at two-year colleges to recognize educational programs that improve language learning for students. 

7. Classroom Projects to Benefit Students

Opportunity for USA full-time public and public charter school educators, including counselors, librarians, nurses, and therapists, to obtain funding for classroom projects that benefit students.

8. K-12 Minority Science Teachers in Urban Areas

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 minority science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities.

  9. Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Grants up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding ensures that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. 

10. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. 

The Last Word

There you have it. American Education Week serves as a reminder of the importance of public education and the collective efforts of educators, families, and communities in supporting student success. As our schools continue to face funding challenges, grants provide a lifeline for schools and educators. After all, teachers cannot teach if they don’t have required materials. With opportunities spanning from STEM programs to classroom supplies and professional development, the grants highlighted in the above list offer invaluable support for educators working to make a lasting impact in their classrooms. As we celebrate the dedication of educators during this special week, it’s important to recognize that these funding opportunities help ensure that every student has access to the quality education they deserve.

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