1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Nevada Department of Education DonorsChoose Grant Program is a grant from the Nevada Department of Education that funds classroom project supplies for Nevada public school educators. Authorized by Senate Bill 90 and signed by Governor Joe Lombardo, the program allocates $15 million for the 2025–27 biennium ($7. 5 million per fiscal year).
Educators can request up to $500 per classroom project through the DonorsChoose crowdfunding platform, with eligible requests funded on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding began accepting applications on January 7. All Nevada public school educators are eligible to apply.
The program aims to reduce out-of-pocket spending by teachers on classroom supplies and hands-on learning materials.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Nevada Department of Education” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Nevada Department of Education Announces $15M DonorsChoose Grant Program Nevada Department of Education Announces $15M DonorsChoose Grant Program Nevada Department of Education Announces $15M DonorsChoose Grant Program CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Education is pleased to announce the return of the DonorsChoose grant program. Funding is made possible by Senate Bill 90 sponsored by Sen.
Marilyn Dondero Loop, passed by the Nevada Legislature during the 2025 session, and signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo. The grant program will provide Nevada public school educators with up to $500 for classroom projects. Eligible requests will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on Jan.
7. “Ensuring our educators and staff across Nevada have the resources they need to support their students is essential,” said Sen. Marilyn Dondero Loop .
“As a retired Clark County teacher, I understand how common it is for educators to spend money out of pocket on classroom supplies. I am thankful for our continued partnership with DonorsChoose and the opportunity to support educators in providing students with hands-on learning opportunities. ” In total, $15 million is allocated for the 2025-27 biennium - $7.
5 million for each fiscal year. “We know that educators pay for classroom supplies out of their own pockets to provide hands-on learning opportunities for their students,” said Dr. Victor Wakefield, Superintendent of Public Instruction .
“I am grateful for Governor Lombardo and the Legislature providing additional funding to continue the DonorsChoose grant program, alleviating some of the financial burden for hardworking educators across our state. ” The grant program is built on the success of a previous partnership between the Nevada Department of Education and DonorsChoose, a nonprofit crowdfunding website.
State legislators appropriated $10 million of state general funds during the 2023 session and $15 million during the 2025 session. As part of the partnership with the Nevada Department of Education, DonorsChoose will ensure that any requests for instructional materials align with Nevada Academic Content Standards.
Full-time preschool through 12th grade Nevada public school educators who spend at least half of their time directly educating or counseling students are eligible to create a project. Eligible projects are anticipated to be funded within one week of posting. Educators can learn more about creating a DonorsChoose project in the organization’s project page .
About the Nevada Department of Education The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide.
With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.
Learn more at https://doe. nv. gov/ and join us on X (formerly Twitter) , Facebook and Instagram .
Public Information Officer julie. woottongreener@doe. nv.
gov 702-486-6602
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nevada public school educators. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.