Are you a teacher looking to enhance your classroom environment? The Pets in the Classroom Grant is an excellent opportunity for you! This grant program is designed to provide financial support to teachers from Pre-K through 9th grade in both public and private schools, enabling them to purchase and maintain small animals in their classrooms.
The Pets in the Classroom Grant is not a first-come, first-served program, which means that all qualifying teachers will receive a grant. This initiative is aimed at fostering a nurturing and educational environment by introducing small pets into the classroom. The presence of animals can help improve students’ social connections, encourage responsibility, and boost self-esteem.
Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open, starting on August 1st. Teachers can apply for the grant every school year, ensuring that their classroom pets are well-supported year after year. Additionally, there is a sustaining grant available for teachers who have previously received a grant, allowing them to continue providing for their classroom pets without incurring personal expenses.
- Financial support for purchasing and maintaining small animals
- Available to Pre-K through 9th grade teachers in public and private schools
- Not a first-come, first-served program—every qualifying teacher receives a grant
- Sustaining grants available for ongoing support
Interested in animal-assisted therapy? The Dogs in the Classroom grant application is also open, providing an opportunity to have a therapy dog in your classroom. This can further enhance the learning environment and provide emotional support to students.
Feedback from teachers who have participated in the program has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have highlighted how easy the application process is and the joy that classroom pets bring to their students. Whether it’s a fish, a lizard, or a small mammal, the Pets in the Classroom Grant can make it possible for you to introduce a new friend to your classroom.