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NEA Professional Excellence Grants For Affiliates to develop and support practices and resources that promote a quality education profession; that incubate sound practices and gather key learnings that aid student success; and that promote a system that establishes the value of a quality, professionalized educator workforce and the role of the Association in creating and sustaining a system of professional supports.
By: National Education Association Last Updated: January 2026 What are Professional Excellence Grants? Professional Excellence 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 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.
Professional Excellence Grants fall under two categories: Program Implementation Grant : Affiliates working with a NEA staffer can apply for a Program Implementation Grant that supports implementing an existing CPESL program.
Examples may include: ESP Peer Mentoring Program ESP Professional Growth staff-facilitated PLCs Innovation Grant : Affiliates can apply for an Innovation Grant based on an affiliate’s need and implemented through the utilization of Professional Learning Theory.
Examples may include: Family and community partnerships, such as Parent-Teacher-Home Visits and Community School initiatives National Board candidate support, such as Jump Start and year-round candidacy programs Entry into the teaching profession initiatives, such as Educators Rising Implementation of digital learning resources, such as micro-credentials implementation Typical funded grant amounts range from $3,000 to $25,000.
Projects must be completed within 12 months after funding approval. Please e-mail [email protected] for additional resources to assist in completing an application. Only State and Local Affiliates of NEA may apply for Professional Excellence Grants.
Application Deadlines, contingent upon available funding: Cycle #1: Friday, November 14, 2025 Cycle #2: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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 an Innovation Grant will participate in regularly scheduled facilitated collaborative learning sessions with fellow grantees.
All grantees receiving a Program Implementation Grant will be provided professional and technical assistance by an assigned NEA staff member. For questions and link to the application, please email [email protected] Professional Learning Theory PDF State Affiliates EIN Quick Lookup PDF Jump to updates, opportunities, and resources for NEA state and local affiliates.
Improve Student Success with Great Public Schools Fund Grants NEA's GPS Fund provides grants to state and local affiliates and partnerships that demonstrate leadership in enhancing the quality of public education. Learn more about our award criteria or connect with other educators about how they're using GPS funds by becoming a member of EdCommunities, NEA’s online professional learning community.
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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Only State and Local Affiliates of NEA may apply. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,000 - $25,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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