THRIVE
When Schools Thrive, Communities Flourish.
Through grants, recognition programs, and meaningful support, Georgia invests in educators and schools — because when you succeed, our entire state succeeds.
Georgia Teachers Initiative
Live, work, and play in Georgia.
Georgia Teachers Initiative is one stop shop of resources, grants, giveaways, and incentives for teachers.
Teacher Grants for Innovation
Are you a teacher with an innovative project designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on your student’s lives?
Through the Georgia Teachers Initiative, the Georgia Foundation for Public Education is awarding between $500 and $2,500 in Teacher Grants for Innovation to Georgia public school teachers to help bring your creative ideas to life.
Recent Grant Recipients
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Know a Teacher Who Deserves Recognition?
Share specific examples of how a teacher you know has made a positive impact on students, colleagues, or the community, including moments where they went above and beyond or made a lasting difference.
About Teach in the Peach
We’re committed to making Georgia the number one state for teachers to teach. Through the support of indispensable sponsors, our site provides resources to bring excellent teachers to Georgia and ensure the state’s current educators find further success.
Grant Opportunities
Periodically, funding is available for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to award to districts, schools, and other stakeholders in the form of grants. This solidifies our commitment to service and support where students have the resources and tools to succeed and be prepared for life.
Upcoming Events
From job fairs to professional development, our upcoming events section has something for you. Check back often. Big things are happening!
April 2026
- Target Audience: Adults Changing Careers, College Students, GA Teachers Changing School Districts, Content or Grade Levels, GA Teachers Retired, Returning or Renewing, International Teachers, Out of State Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Substitute Teachers
- Target Audience: College Students, High School Students, Paraprofessionals
June 2026
- Target Audience: Adults Changing Careers, College Students, Military, Paraprofessionals, Substitute Teachers