Teacher & Classroom Grant Opportunities

At Orchard Park Elementary, we know how hard teachers work throughout the year to provide the best education for our children. The PTO is proud to support this effort through our Teacher Grant Program, which provides funding for classroom resources, curriculum-aligned materials, and enrichment opportunities that directly impact student learning.

OPES PTO Teacher Grant Program

• Who can apply: All OPES certified staff and support staff

• When: Reviewed once a month, August - May

• Award amounts: Vary depending on available funds and project needs. Larger requests may be partially funded.

• Deadline: Applications may be submitted anytime and will be reviewed at the next scheduled PTO board meeting.

• Notification: Applicants will be notified of decisions within 3 school days after that meeting.

Apply for a Teacher Grant

Additional Grant & Award Resources

Teachers are also encouraged to explore outside opportunities for classroom support:

• The NEA Foundation

• Target Field Trip Grants

• AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program

• Emerging Teachers-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grant

• Pets in the Classroom Grant

• CEE James Moffett Memorial Award for Teacher Research

• Penguin Random House Teacher Awards for Literacy

• TAF Project-Based Learning Grants for K-5

• Fund for Teachers

• Lowe’s Toolbox for Education

• National Geographic in the Field

Classroom Resources

• Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Google

• Free Science Resource from the California Academy of Science

• Free STEM Outreach Programs from Lockheed Martin

• Free Activities for Teaching Math and Science with Music