INSPIRE. INNOVATE. EMPOWER. IMPACT.

The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools believes the most powerful ideas start in classrooms.

Every day, OCPS educators imagine new ways to engage students, spark curiosity, and create meaningful learning experiences. Teacher Impact Grants provide the funding to turn those ideas into reality.

What if?

What if students could design a robot, launch a rocket, create a community art gallery, explore a new career pathway, or bring a bold idea to life?

Through Teacher Impact Grants, The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools helps educators transform innovative ideas into hands-on learning experiences that inspire students and create lasting impact.

Apply for funding to support STEM, arts, conservation, culture, literacy, and classroom-based projects that put students at the center of learning.

REAL FUNDS. REAL CLASSROOMS. REAL RESULTS.

Who Can Apply

Classroom teachers of record employed at traditional (non-charter) Orange County Public Schools are eligible to apply for Teacher Impact Grant funding. Whether you’re launching a new project, expanding an existing program, or bringing an innovative idea to life, Teacher Impact Grants are designed to support student-centered learning experiences that inspire, engage, and empower students.

What's Funded

Teacher Impact Grants fund innovative, student-centered projects that enhance learning, increase engagement, and create meaningful experiences for students.

Depending on grantor priorities, allowable expenses may include:

Classroom supplies and materials
Technology and equipment
STEM projects and competitions
Arts and cultural experiences
Environmental and conservation initiatives
Transportation for educational experiences
Substitute teacher costs
Registration fees and program participation costs

The strongest proposals move beyond a traditional lesson and create opportunities for students to explore, discover, design, create, and experience learning in new ways. Whether your idea introduces students to robotics, expands access to the arts, strengthens literacy, supports environmental stewardship, or connects learning to future careers, Teacher Impact Grants can help bring it to life.

Key Dates for Fall Cycle 2026-27

Mark your calendar!

From application deadlines to reporting requirements, these dates will help you stay on track throughout the fall grant cycle.

Application Opens: August 3, 2026
Application Deadline: September 6, 2026
Application Review Period: September 7-25, 2026
Award Notifications: September 28-October 6, 2026
Mid-Year Reports Distributed: November 30, 2026
Mid-Year Reports Due: December 18, 2026
Final Reports Distributed: April 30, 2027
Final Reports Due: May 28, 2027
Deadline to Return Unspent Funds: May 28, 2027

Current Opportunities

Lockheed Martin STEM Classroom Grant

Supports supplies, materials, equipment, and technology that bring STEM learning to life in grades 8-12.
2026-27 Lockheed Martin STEM Teacher Impact Grant Fact Sheet

Duke Energy Math, Science, and Energy Grant

Funds hands-on math, science, energy, and STEM learning experiences for K-12 students.
2026-27 Duke Energy Math, Science, and Energy Education Fact Sheet

Duke Energy STEM Partnership Grant

Supports K-12 STEM projects that connect students with industry volunteers and real-world learning experiences
.2026-27 Duke Energy STEM Partnership- Fact Sheet

Arts & Culture Grant

Supports VPK-12 arts supplies, creative projects, and cultural enrichment experiences, including educational field trips. Limited funding available.
2026-27 Arts & Culture Teacher Impact Grant – Fact Sheet

Phoenix Foundation Morning Glow Grant

Provides funding for equipment and resources (non-consumable goods) that strengthen K-12 music, dance, and theater programs.
2026-27 PFMG Fact Sheet
Sample Phoenix Morning Glow TIG Applications
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City of Orlando | Keep Orlando Beautiful Mission Grant

Funds K-12 conservation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship projects at schools located within the City of Orlando.
2026-27 Keep Orlando Beautiful Mission Impact Grant Fact Sheet