Georgia State Funding
Teacher Grants for Innovation
Eligibility
- Georgia public school teachers may apply for Teacher Grants for Innovation.
- Applicants must have an innovative project designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on students’ lives.
- Teachers who have already received a Teacher Grant for Innovation award are not eligible to apply again.
Goals
- Help Georgia public school teachers bring creative classroom ideas to life.
- Support innovative projects that improve learning outcomes.
- Demonstrate measurable impact on students’ lives through at least two project goals.
Application Due Date
- October 15, 2026 for the current open round.
Grant Cycle
- Applications are accepted multiple times during the year.
- Current round: due October 15th, with winners announced by November 15.
- Next expected grant cycle: April-July 2027.
Grant Award Total Amount
- Awards range from $500 to $2,500.
Allowable Purchases
- Purchases that complete the applicant’s innovative classroom project.
- Supplies, equipment, and materials are reflected in funded project examples including VR, robotics, STEM, science, makerspace, rocketry, and classroom learning tools.
- Teacher training is reflected in a funded project example using virtual business simulation software.
Aligned to LEGO® Education Solutions
- LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI align with innovative projects focused on coding, robotics, computational thinking, digital literacy, or hands-on problem solving, which are reflected in funded project examples.
- LEGO® Education Science aligns when a project supports innovative STEM or science learning designed to improve student outcomes and measurable impact.
Keep in Mind
- Application form requires a project description of 200 words or less explaining how the project aligns with GFPE’s definition of innovation.
- Application form requires applicants to explain in 100 words or less how the funding will be used to complete the project.
- Applicants with questions or needing assistance are directed to contact Jaclyn Colona with GFPE at jaclyn.colona@doe.k12.ga.us
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