The Kids in Need Foundation recognizes that the majority of teachers in the United States use their own money to purchase classroom supplies. Their Supply a Teacher program lets donors sponsor a teacher, school, or district so educators can focus on education.
Applications to receive $250 worth of school supplies are accepted on a continual basis.
Eligibility
This grant is open to educators in the United States at schools where at least 50% of students are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program.
Application
To apply, teachers must submit a story, in 500 words or fewer, explaining how receiving these supplies will impact their classroom and students.
Photographs, although not required, are highly encouraged as they make one’s profile stand out.
Award
Sponsored teachers will receive two boxes of supplies. All teachers will receive:
- Pencils
- Pencil pouches
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Sharpeners
- Erasers
- Rulers
- Pens
Other supplies, such as crayons, colored pencils, and highlighters, will be based on the grade level taught by the applicant.
