Student Success Grants from the NEA Foundation fund educators helping their students develop the skills to succeed in a changing world. Awards of $1,500 – $5,000 are available for a performance period of 12 months.
Applications for the current cycle will close on September 15 and applicants will be notified on November 15.
Eligibility
Applicants for this grant must be:
- Teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional support personnel
- Current members of the National Education Association
A partner must be designated to take over the project from the lead applicant if necessary.
Non-NEA members can participate in the project, but can not be the lead applicant or partner.
Allowable Expenses
Grant funds may be spent on:
- Technology
- Supplies
- Equipment
- Resource materials
- Transportation
- Professional development
Grant funds may not be spent on:
- Indirect costs
- Salaries
- Grant administration
- Lobbying
- Religion activities
Note: Although a portion of the grant may be spent on professional development, the majority of funds must be spent on resources and supplies to directly benefit students. If you’re looking for support for professional development, try the NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grant.
Selection Criteria
All applications will be assessed for:
- Challenging and rigorous goals for student learning
- Student engagement in (A) critical thinking and problem solving, (B) mastery of essential academic content, (C) developing communication and collaboration skills, and/or (D) project-based learning based on real world issues
- Alignment between goals, activities, budget, and assessment
- Level of collaboration
- Sustainability (either by project team or other educators)
- Methods for addressing inequity
