NSHSS Special Education Grant
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NSHSS Special Education Grant supports high school educators with classroom materials, assistive technology, and adaptive tools to create inclusive learning opportunities for students with specialized needs.
This grant was recently updated
Applications open March 18, 2026, and close August 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. The posted requirements include a 500–800-word response explaining 1–2 ways the funding would support students with diverse needs; leadership photos, videos, or other media are optional but strongly encouraged.
Funder: National Society of High School Scholars
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Two $1,000 grants
Summary: Supports high school educators with classroom resources that create inclusive learning opportunities for students with specialized needs.
Key Information: Applicants must register as NSHSS Educators and may receive only one NSHSS grant per calendar year.
Description
The NSHSS Special Education Grant is administered by the National Society of High School Scholars to support high school educators meeting students’ diverse learning needs. It funds classroom materials, assistive technology, adaptive learning tools, and other resources that help create meaningful learning opportunities for students with specialized needs.
The program emphasizes the role of specialized resources and individualized learning tools in making special education classrooms more inclusive and effective. Applicants describe specific ways the grant would help them support students, identifying the tools, strategies, or resources they would use to improve their learning environment. The opportunity is open to eligible educators in the United States and internationally.
