Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 826 active professional development grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 448 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 826; from 483 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $1,500–$28K
Total listed funding: $71.4M; across 448 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 10; 40 with a published date

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Fry Foundation: Education Grants Lloyd a Fry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation provides education grants focusing on improving academic achievement for low-income students in Chicago's public schools.	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Teaching Awards Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Award program recognizing excellence in teaching across multiple disciplines.	Not published	Varies
Okada-Seyfer Family Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the college and career plans of students in the Elk Grove Unified School District area.	Not published	$2K
Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Education Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Education Scholarship supports residents of Hawaii pursuing a degree in Education, with a focus on classroom teaching.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Grants for Educators Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for professional development of educators in the Greater New Haven Jewish community.	Not published	Varies
Ruth C. Stacy Counselor Scholarship Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Ruth C. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	Varies
PEP UP! Your Practice Professional Learning Grants Public Education Partners · Foundation Not published · $750 PEP is committed to uplifting the teaching profession by investing in the professional growth of educators. The program provides funding for self-selected professional development opportunities that support educator retention and success.	Not published	$750
BOLD Program (Boosting Orthopaedic Leaders' Development) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies BOLD is a 2-year leadership development program designed exclusively for AOSSM Early Career Members.	Not published	Varies
Gerry & Sherry Fortner Education Endowed Scholarship Grant Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerry & Sherry Fortner Education Endowed Scholarship, established by former teachers Gerry and Sherry Fortner, supports Hamilton County students pursuing a degree in education.	Not published	Varies
SAEMF: ARMED MedEd Pilot Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The SAEMF ARMED MedEd Pilot Grant provides $25,000 for one year to develop education scientists in emergency medicine.	Not published	$25K
STFM Advocacy Scholarship for New Faculty Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Up to $2K
ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Varies The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching, sponsored by the ACS Division of Education, is given each year in recognition of excellence in teaching by a resident and to emphasize teaching as an important…	Not published	Varies
Wilmington New Castle Pediatric Association Fund Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Wilmington New Castle Pediatric Association Fund, managed by the Delaware Community Foundation, provides small grants aimed at enhancing educational programs for pediatric healthcare providers.	Not published	$3K – $5K
State Implementation Fund (SIF) Accelerate - the National Collaborative for Accelerated Learning · Foundation Not published · Varies The State Implementation Fund addresses a critical challenge in public education: ensuring that strong policies translate into consistent, scalable improvements for students.	Not published	Varies
PRMC Volunteer Scholarship Pratt Regional Medical Center Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program The Minnesota Department of Education has funding available under Minnesota Statutes 2025, section 122A.77, for grants under the Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program to develop…	Not published	Up to $750K
Teaching Credential Scholarship Grant 10000 Degrees · Foundation Not published · Varies The Teaching Credential Scholarship, administered by 10,000 Degrees, offers two opportunities for aspiring educators.	Not published	Varies
Foundation for LPS Educator Awards The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies Every year, the Foundation for LPS awards talented and passionate Lincoln Public Schools professionals in a variety of academic, multicultural, and leadership areas who are an inspiration to their schools and the Lincoln community.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Outstanding Teachers and PLTW Outstanding Administrators Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The PLTW Outstanding Teachers and Administrators award recognizes exceptional educators in the U.S. who inspire their students through transformative learning experiences in PLTW programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
SAF National Awards Program: Carl Alwin Schenck Award Grant Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · $500 The Carl Alwin Schenck Award, presented by the Society of American Foresters, honors exemplary contributions in forestry education.	Not published	$500
Thomas L. McKenzie Research Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Thomas L. McKenzie Research Award, offered by SHAPE America, supports emerging researchers in physical education and public health.	Not published	Up to $2K
Northern Wisconsin Teacher Education Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Northern Wisconsin Teacher Education Scholarship Fund supports students from the Chequamegon Bay area pursuing education degrees at Northland College.	Not published	$2K
Education Grants All Points North Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Meral Güçeri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Meral Güçeri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant offers financial assistance to English language professionals for attending the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do professional development grants for teachers award?

Of the 826 professional development grants for teachers Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 448 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,500 and $28K. 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 active listings, the leading 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, 483 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are professional development grants for teachers due?

Of 826 grants listed, 10 accept applications on a rolling basis, 40 have a published upcoming deadline, 219 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 557 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% 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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