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NEA Professional Excellence Innovation Grants is sponsored by National Education Association (NEA). Supports educators and affiliates in developing and implementing resources, professional learning networks, and practice improvements that address educator workforce professional learning gaps and center student success.
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NEA Professional Excellence Innovation Grants | NEA You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. NEA Professional Excellence Innovation Grants Professional Excellence Innovation Grants support NEA local and state Affiliates in implementing and/or developing resources and practices that meet professional learning needs and gaps identified by their members and students.
By: National Education Association Last Updated: September 2026 What are Professional Excellence Innovation Grants? Professional Excellence Innovation Grants support NEA local and state Affiliates in implementing and/or developing resources and practices that meet professional learning needs and gaps identified by their members and students.
The work funded through Professional Excellence Innovation Grants center student success, reinforce systems that recognize, value, and support a quality, professional educator workforce, while recognizing the role of the Association in creating and sustaining those systems of success. Funding decisions are based on alignment with the NEA Professional Excellence Theory of Change .
Typical funded grant amounts range from $5,000 to $30,000. Projects must be completed within 12 months after funding approval. Only State and Local Affiliates of NEA may apply for Professional Excellence Grants.
Please e-mail [email protected] for resources to assist in completing an application. Application Deadlines, contingent upon available funding: Cycle #1: Monday, November 9, 2026 Cycle #2: Monday, April 5, 2027 All grantees will be expected to participate in a grant reporting and evaluation process during and at the close of the funding cycle.
All grantees receiving a Professional Excellence Innovation Grant will have the opportunity to participate in facilitated collaborative learning sessions with fellow grantees. For questions and link to the application, please email [email protected] . State Affiliates EIN Quick Lookup PDF Professional Excellence: Theory of Change PDF Jump to updates, opportunities, and resources for NEA state and local affiliates.
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Then enter key word “Grants" in the search function and join the “NEA Grants 4 Great Public Schools” group. Learn more about grant guidelines and how to apply Join our Grants 4 Great Public Schools online community Great public schools for every student The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education.
NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local NEA affiliates only; projects completed within 12 months. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $5,000 to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for NEA Professional Excellence Innovation Grants are due November 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NEA Professional Excellence Innovation Grants is funded by National Education Association (NEA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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