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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Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award National Center for Families Learning Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K Annual recognition award for family literacy teachers. This is the 13th annual iteration (as of 2008).	Not published	$8K
American Association for Anatomy: Education Research Scholarship Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Association for Anatomy offers the Education Research Scholarship to support graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or junior faculty members in innovative projects aimed at enhancing anatomical education.	Not published	$5K
Education Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Education Award, presented by the Society of Toxicology, honors an individual distinguished in teaching and training toxicologists.	Not published	Varies
Eleanor Venture Travel Grant St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $4K Provide significant travel experiences for teachers with the expectation that the learning and cultural insights gained will be brought back to the St. Vrain Valley School District and integrated into curriculum and classroom instruction.	Not published	$3K – $4K
Marshfield Clinic Nursing Scholarships Marshfield Clinic Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Supports nursing students pursuing Bachelor of Science nursing degrees to address the nationwide shortage of nurses and encourage skilled nursing professionals.	Not published	$3K
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Grant, offered by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, supports research projects that enhance teaching practices in psychology education.	Not published	Varies
Joan L. Conroy Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joan L. Conroy Scholarship, established in 2024, supports Ph.D. nursing students dedicated to educating future nurses. It honors Joan L. Conroy's legacy, emphasizing her love for education and nursing.	Not published	Varies
Darlington Excellence in Education (EIE) Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Darlington Excellence in Education (EIE) Fund, established in 2003, inspires teachers and students in the Darlington area by promoting innovative educational programs and recognizing outstanding achievements.	Not published	Varies
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Community-Centered Implementation Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries…	Not published	$25K – $100K
McElhattan Foundation Grants McElhattan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Welcome to the McElhattan Foundation. We are a Pittsburgh-based grantmaking foundation.	Not published	Varies
Concurrent Enrollment Introduction to Teaching Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $500K The Minnesota Department of Education is offering the Concurrent Enrollment Introduction to Teaching Grant to enhance the teacher workforce by funding programs under the Postsecondary Education Options (PSEO).	Not published	$500K
William H. Payne Jr. and Agnes T. Payne Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the William H. Payne Jr. and Agnes T. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Supplemental Training for Education Program Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $1K The Society of Toxicology offers the Supplemental Training for Education Program (STEP), which provides up to $1,000 to support graduate students in toxicology seeking additional training to address skill gaps.	Not published	$1K
PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program- In Partnership With: Regeneron Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Biomedical Science grant aims to enhance the existing program by funding the addition of new courses or extra class periods, along with teacher training for the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	$10K
AAP Teaching Fellowships Grant American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AAP Teaching Fellowships, funded by a $1 million commitment from the American Academy of Periodontology, aim to support early-career periodontal educators by providing $25,000 in debt relief.	Not published	Up to $25K
Champions Educate Here - College Football Playoff Legacy Program Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K A legacy program designed to identify and celebrate educators and provide support for teachers across Los Angeles County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Maxine E. Elkan Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Maxine E. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Feb 2027.	Not published	Varies
Maryland Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $19.4M The Maryland Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program aims to create a sustainable teacher pipeline by recruiting local school employees to become licensed teachers.	Not published	Up to $19.4M
Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award, presented by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation, honors outstanding educators in I-O psychology.	Not published	$2K
Neurocrine Biosciences SD2 STEM Educators Award San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · $5K The award is motivated by SD2's desire to invest in educators as a catalyst to illuminating a path into STEM for students with untapped potential.	Not published	$5K
Jean P. Fitton Fund Grant Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · Varies Jean FIttonThe Jean P. Fitton Fund was established in 2017 as an endowed field of interest fund.	Not published	Varies
CGC scholarship: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $375 The CGC scholarship provides Pre-K to grade 12 teachers with an opportunity to explore the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and gain insights into the role of plants in our ecosystem.	Not published	$375
District 2 Scholarship Maryland Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Bea Goodwin Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bea Goodwin Scholarship, established in 2026, honors the legacy of Dr. Bea Goodwin, a dedicated nursing leader. This scholarship is aimed at supporting professional nurses pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in nursing education.	Not published	Varies

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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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