Professional Development Grants for Teachers
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 836 active professional development grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 10 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 460 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 836
- from 489 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $1,500–$30K
- Total listed funding
- $71.9M
- across 460 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 9
- 45 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| FY27 Countdown to Launch Dept of Education Grants · State Oct 26, 2026 · Varies Competitive state grant supporting educator effectiveness and teaching and learning initiatives. | |
| Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education Grant for Trainers Dept of Health Grants · State Oct 26, 2026 · Varies Grant program to support continuing education for trainers in mental health cultural community contexts. | |
| FY27 Nurse Educator Fellowship Program Board Of Higher Education · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in nursing. | |
| Mini-Grant Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl - TSO · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies | |
| Professional Development Grants Dare Education Foundation · Foundation ~November · $2K – $3K To provide funding for professional development opportunities not fully funded by Dare County Schools. | |
| Advancing Pediatric Educator eXcellence (APEX) Teaching Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation ~November · Varies A unique longitudinal national program offering highly interactive learning opportunities and fostering an ongoing exchange of ideas and best practices in pediatric education. | |
| ACTM Kimberly Dawn Hughes Professional Development Grant Arkansas STEM Coalition · Foundation ~November · $1K This Professional Development (PD) Grant, named in honor of Kimberly Dawn Hughes, is intended to strengthen the quality of mathematics teaching in Arkansas. | |
| CTE Program Enhancement Grant Foundation for Applied Technical Education Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Foundation for Applied Technical Education, Inc. 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Cubicle 5049 | |
| Postdoc Teaching Fellows Asianetwork Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies This is a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship program that supports the hiring of postdoctoral fellows in fields such as International Relations with regional expertise in Asia. Fellows are placed at ASIANetwork member institutions. | |
| Matt Salmon Scholarship Hacienda Childrens Hospital Inc · Foundation ~December · $3K The purpose of the Matt Salmon Nursing Education Scholarship Fund is to help cover the education costs associated with earning an LPN, RN or BSN degree for one employee annually. | |
| Student-Faculty Fellows Asianetwork Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Program supporting collaborative work between students and faculty members. | |
| Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant Blaze Credit Union · Foundation ~January · Up to $3K The Blaze Credit Union Foundation Teacher Grant Program empowers educators within Minnesota communities by funding innovative and impactful educational projects focused on financial well-being and life skill development. | |
| Rees Language Arts Educator Award Edmond Public Schools Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Lucile Peters Math Educator Award Edmond Public Schools Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Educator Grants Wellesley Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies For over 40 years, WEF has underwritten grants to educators that further innovation and excellence in Wellesley Public Schools. | |
| Extreme Classroom Makeover The Orau Foundation · Foundation ~January · $25K Launched in 2008 in conjunction with ORAU's new Oak Ridge office building featuring a Center for Science Education. | |
| National STEM Scholar Program National STEM Cell Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Program created as workforce development solution for shortage of U.S. STEM-educated graduates. | |
| Professional Growth Grant Sanger Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Professional Growth Grants provide funds for district staff to pursue additional education in the teaching profession and professional development aligned with the District's Strategic Plan. | |
| OETT Annual Grant Program (Phase II) Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust · Foundation ~February · $4K – $40K Established to provide the latest technologies and teacher training to Oklahoma schools, OETT has been awarding grants to schools since at least 2020. | |
| Endorsement Scholarship Murray Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · Up to $2K Murray Education Foundation's Teacher Endorsement Scholarship supports Murray City School District educators who are dedicated to advancing their own skills and experience to support students. | |
| Impact Academy Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Deans for Impact · Foundation ~February · $6K The Impact Academy is a year-long fellowship and career-long network that convenes outstanding deans and directors of educator-preparation programs and provides them with support and resources to foster real and lasting change within their… | |
| Mednick Faculty Award Va Foundation for Independent Colleges · Foundation ~February · $2K To encourage the professional development of VFIC college teachers and improve their academic competence through fellowships for research and advanced study. | |
| E. J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence Award Glen Oaks Community College Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Laura Baker Professional Learning Grant Murray Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Named and founded in memory of long-time Murray Board of Education member Laura Baker. |
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Professional development grants for teachers by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 9 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 45 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 218 26%
- No deadline published
- 564 67%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 45 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open professional development grants for teachers
- Texas Education Agency 24 open
- Nurses Educational Funds Inc. 19 open
- National Council of Teachers of 17 open
- Project Lead The Way Inc 14 open
- American Chemical Society 11 open
- Society for the Teaching of Psychology 10 open
489 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 836 active professional development grants for teachers (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About professional development grants for teachers
Professional development grants for teachers fund continuing education, fellowships, action research, and leadership training that strengthen teaching practice. At the federal level, Title II, Part A of ESSA supports educator professional development, with funds flowing through state agencies to districts. The NEA Foundation offers Learning & Leadership grants directly to educators, and Fund for Teachers supports self-designed teacher fellowships, alongside other associations and foundations.
Professional Development Grants for Teachers by state
Browse professional development grants for teachers available to organizations in 16 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do professional development grants for teachers award?
Of the 836 professional development grants for teachers Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 460 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,500 and $30K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most professional development grants for teachers?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Texas Education Agency (24), Nurses Educational Funds Inc. (19), National Council of Teachers of (17), Project Lead The Way Inc (14), and American Chemical Society (11). In all, 489 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are professional development grants for teachers due?
Of 836 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 45 have a published upcoming deadline, 218 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 564 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in January–March.
What professional development grants are available for teachers?
Grants fund summer institutes, graduate coursework, action research, mentoring, conference attendance, and self-designed fellowships. The NEA Foundation's Learning & Leadership grants fund individual and group professional development, and Fund for Teachers supports fellowships teachers design themselves. Federal Title II-A funds also support district-run professional development for educators.
Who funds teacher professional development?
Public funding comes primarily from Title II, Part A of ESSA, administered by the U.S. Department of Education and distributed through state education agencies to districts. Private funders include the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, state and local education associations and foundations, and corporate education programs. Community foundations also support educator development in their regions.
Can individual teachers apply, or only schools and districts?
It depends on the source. Federal Title II-A funds flow to districts, which decide how to use them for professional development, so individual teachers do not apply directly. Many private grants, however, such as those from the NEA Foundation and Fund for Teachers, are awarded directly to individual educators or small groups. Some NEA Foundation grants require current membership, so check each funder's eligibility rules.
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