The Pets in the Classroom Grants Program issues grants to teachers and supporting school staff in grades pre-K to 9 to teach about responsible pet care while allowing students to bond with animals. Funding is intended to be used to offset the costs of pet maintenance or to purchase new pets for the classroom and is not intended to cover costs over the lifetime of the pet. Eligible pets include small mammals, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles and arachnids. 

DEADLINE: Ongoing through June 1, 2025.
DETAILS: https://www.petsintheclassroom.org/choose-a-grant

The Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition is open to city teachers of students in grades 3–12. This annual project promotes the literary and artistic talents of students who design, write and assemble their own books. Students may not use any form of AI to create or refine text or images. Student citywide winners receive a $600 cash prize and borough winners receive $200. Educators for the city, borough and honorable mention winners receive gift certificates to purchase art supplies for their classrooms. All students and educators receive certificates of commendation. Celebrations include an award ceremony and exhibition of winning books at the Brooklyn Public Library. A project handbook, tutorials, criteria and submission instructions are available at the competition’s website. 

DEADLINE: Feb. 11, 2025.
DETAILS: https://www.ejkf.org/ejk-bookmaking-competition

The Toshiba America Foundation awards grants of up to $5,000 to teachers in grades 6-12 to support innovative, inquiry-based projects designed by individual or small teams of teachers to improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics. Funded curriculum must be project-based and engaging, with measurable outcomes for students. Toshiba will not fund the purchase of computer hardware or technology equipment. 

DEADLINE: Dec. 1.
DETAILS: https://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp

LifeChanger of the Year is an annual program celebrating K–12 teachers and school staff members who make a significant difference in the lives of students and exemplify excellence, positive influence and leadership. One grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000 to be split between the individual and their school. Other finalists will be awarded grants between $1,500 and $2,500, with a matching grant for the educator’s school. Applicants must be nominated and, once approved, will be featured on the LifeChanger of the Year website. 

DEADLINE: Dec. 31.
DETAILS: https://www.lifechangeroftheyear.com/overview

The Awesome Foundation is a global community awarding $1,000 micro grants to people and groups working on awesome projects. These grants are not exclusively for teachers, but they may apply. The application deadline is the last day of each month. Tips for submissions are to be brief, unique and specific about how you would use the grant funds. If your project is not selected in a given month, you are free to reapply.

DEADLINE: ongoing, on a monthly basis.
DETAILS: https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/nyc