Global Perspectives in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Professional Development Grant

Global Perspectives in Teacher Preparation and Teacher Professional Development Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Longview Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $22,000
Last Updated: March 03, 2026

Summary

The Longview Foundation's Internationalizing Teacher Preparation Grants aim to enhance teachers' global competencies through collaborative projects and online education. Established in 1966, the foundation prioritizes partnerships among institutions and the integration of global perspectives into teacher training. Successful proposals will demonstrate significant outreach, sustainable practices beyond the funding period, and collaboration with state education agencies. Grants range from $10,000 for single institutions to $30,000 for multi-institution initiatives, fostering a broader impact on K-12 education.

Overview

NOTE: We've simplified the process into three stages, an eligibility quiz, a short form Letter of Intent, and a Full Proposal by invitation only. Founded by William L. Breese, the Longview Foundation for World Affairs and International Understanding has been helping young people in the United States learn about world regions and global issues since 1966. Internationalizing Teacher Preparation Program The foundation will support efforts to expand teachers’ global knowledge and skills. Preference will be given to those teacher preparation institutions that are connected to state or citywide systemic effort in order to have a greater impact and to those using online courses for pre-service education or professional development. Proposed projects are reviewed with particular attention to: Partnerships & collaborative activities between institutions to further ensure impact and sustainabilityIntegration of global dimensions into pre-service teacher education, both in pedagogy & subject matterThe number of teacher preparation candidates reachedAssess the impact of strategies on teachers’ ability to integrate global knowledge & skills into practiceFinancial support for continuation of activities beyond the grant period to assure sustainabilityParticipation of both the College of Education and the College Arts and SciencesClear commitments to work with the relevant state education agency and/or local school districtsDissemination plans to encourage replication at other institutions This category now also supports in-service educator professional development. To better understand where your work fits in, please review this graphic. Grant Range: $10,000 (for single institution grants) - $22,000 (for multi-institution grants)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

What the Longview Foundation does NOT fund:Projects outside the United States orProjects that reach small numbers of students and teachersWork that does not advance or contribute primarily to global understanding in K-12 educationSupport for individual PK-12 schools or programs within individual schoolsInternational travelProject work linked to a specific countryOverhead/indirect costs above 10%IndividualsFor-profit entities