The NEA Foundation is accepting applications for both Learning & Leadership Grants and Student Achievement Grants. Learning & Leadership Grants provide funds ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to support professional development opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff. Student Achievement Grants of $5,000 focus on improving students' academic achievement through the support of programs that engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving; deepen student knowledge of standards-based subject matter; and improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Applications for both programs are accepted three times a year