Eligible teachers who are registered with AdoptAClassroom.org®, have an AdoptAClassroom.org Classroom Page, and meet the grant criteria may apply for a $500 Racial Equity in Schools Fund Grant.
The application due date is February 27, 2026.
About the Racial Equity in Schools Fund:
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students deserve a school environment where they can thrive. Educators need training and resources to create systemic change. The Racial Equity in Schools Fund can help.
While all educators have a place in the fight for racial equity, we believe that it is critical to acknowledge the history of disenfranchisement and resource starvation experienced by BIPOC educators and students. We specifically prioritize awarding these flexible funding grants to BIPOC educators to address these systemic issues as we strive to increase equity in education funding.
Grant Application Process:
There are two parts to the grant application process.
1. Ensure that your AdoptAClassroom.org Classroom Page meets the grant requirements and describes your need for funding and what you’d do with it.
2. Complete the application, including copying and pasting your unique classroom page link/URL into the application for evaluation.
Step-by-step Spotlight Fund classroom page instructions are provided below to help you create a page that:
• Is personalized and compelling to donors
• Highlights the need for supplies to support racial equity in your school or classroom
• Describes the positive impact that the grant would make possible for students
Regardless of whether you receive a Spotlight Fund grant this time, improving your classroom page increases your chances of getting a donation from a flash fund or a donor.
We’ll award at least 50 $500 classroom grants for the Racial Equity in Schools Fund this Call to Entry.
To Get Started:
• Read the full Spotlight Fund Grant Terms and Conditions, including the Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria, before you begin.
• Log in to the AdoptAClassroom.org Teacher Dashboard.
• Use the Spotlight Fund Classroom Page instructions to edit your classroom page so that it reflects the fund topic of Racial Equity in Schools and meets the Evaluation Criteria.
• Post an update on your classroom page that describes how you’d use the $500 Racial Equity in Schools Grant. Share what items you’d purchase and the expected outcomes for students.
• Access the application through the Teacher Dashboard and submit it. Be sure to include your unique classroom page link/URL (here’s how to find it).
Grant Timeline:
• February 27, 2026: Application closes
• March 20, 2026: Notification email is sent to all applicants
– Selected recipients will receive $500 in their AdoptAClassroom.org accounts
• June 26, 2026: Thank You Reports due
Eligibility:
Due to the large number of Spotlight Fund grant applications received, AdoptAClassroom.org may screen based on eligibility, school location (to ensure the disbursement of funds nationwide), and other criteria before grading and/or during selection.
When screening applications, we may prioritize applicants who:
• Are employed at a school meeting AdoptAClassroom.org’s definition of high-needs, as determined by the percentage of students:
– Receiving free or reduced-price lunch
– With Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
– Who are English-language learners
• Have never received AdoptAClassroom.org funds, or have received less than $500 in the previous 12 months.
• Follow the grant application directions, including making edits to their classroom page to reflect the fund topic of Racial Equity in Schools, and pasting a valid link in their application.
Ready to Apply?
📢You’ll find the link to the application under Important Updates inside the dashboard starting at noon Eastern time on Monday, January 12:
Log in and click the link on the dashboard (as shown above) to begin your application.
• If you’re not registered with AdoptAClassroom.org yet, you’ll need to do that first.
Here are step-by-step instructions for creating a classroom page that meets the criteria for the Racial Equity in Schools Fund Grant application.
If you have questions or are unsure if you qualify for this grant opportunity, please contact our team at [email protected] for guidance.