Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
Eligibility
Mississippi K-12 public school teachers with innovative classroom projects. The program awards 10 teachers per cycle — awards are competitive. Teachers in any subject area with creative approaches to student learning are eligible.
Program Goals
Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants recognize and fund Mississippi teachers who bring creative, innovative approaches to the classroom. STEM, technology, coding, and project-based learning programs are strong fits for the innovation focus.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through the Leo W. Seal Foundation. September 30, 2026 deadline. Applications should clearly describe the innovative teaching approach and expected student outcomes.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. September 30, 2026 deadline. Awards are announced after the review period. 10 teachers receive grants each cycle.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $2,000 per award. 10 awards per cycle. Funds can be used for classroom supplies, technology tools, and materials that directly support the innovative teaching project.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
How many awards are given?
10 per annual cycle.
Who can apply?
Mississippi K-12 public school teachers with innovative classroom projects.
What makes a strong application?
A clearly described innovative teaching approach with measurable student outcomes. STEM and technology projects with hands-on learning components are strong.
What is the deadline?
September 30, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We help teachers frame their STEM and coding projects in terms of innovation and measurable learning outcomes for teacher grant applications.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Mississippi standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
