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 federal, state and 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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ASSISTments Certified Trainer Program Assistments Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50 – $500 ASSISTments is recruiting and training experienced users to become ASSISTments Certified Trainers (ACTs) to deliver training and support to schools and districts nationwide.	Not published	$50 – $500
IOWA STEM TEACHER EXTERNSHIP Grant Iowa STEM Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Iowa STEM Teacher Externship program connects secondary STEM educators with local workplaces to enhance their teaching practices.	Not published	Up to $5K
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Planning Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $200K 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	$75K – $200K
Beverly Joyce White Memorial Scholarship for Hospice Nursing Staff Grant Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of all communities in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas by investing and serving as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, medical education, research and programs.	Not published	Varies
2026-2028 Humanities Texas Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $1M The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education.	Not published	$1M
MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.) STEM Teachers Scholarship Grant Afcea · Foundation Not published · $3K The MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.) STEM Teachers Scholarship, funded by AFCEA and ManTech International, offers $2,500 annually to support U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing graduate-level education in STEM teaching for grades…	Not published	$3K
Guin-Stanford Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies The Guin-Stanford Scholarship Fund, established by The University Church of Christ, honors J. Foy Guin, Jr. and his family.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Tom and Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award The Sar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
AIST Foundation Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award Association for Iron and Steel Technology · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIST Foundation Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award, open to all technical engineering disciplines at North American universities, assists junior faculty in building their research and professional-service activities toward obtaining…	Not published	Varies
Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship Grant American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation Not published · $20K The $20,000 Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship, offered by the American Academy of Periodontology, aims to support emerging periodontal educators facing educational debt.	Not published	$20K
Richard A. Elias, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Miami Heart Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Scholarship fund established in honor of Dr. Richard A. Elias, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee who is now an Honorary Trustee.	Not published	$30K
Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award Grant Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society · Foundation Not published · $8K Easily learn more about the Robert J. The next deadline for this grant is Sat, 03 Apr 2027. Alpha Omega Alpha, founded in 1902, is the national medical honor society.	Not published	$8K
Elementary Computer Science Integration Professional Learning Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Little Red Schoolhouse Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships.	Not published	Up to $3K
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Paul Calabresi Career Development Award in Clinical Oncology (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12).	Forecast	Varies
Laura D. Smith National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Laura D. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Feb 2027.	Not published	Varies
ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education: From Admission through Completion Grant Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) · Foundation Not published · $20K The ETS/CGS Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education recognizes innovative practices that enhance graduate student success from admission through degree completion.	Not published	$20K
STEM Teachers Scholarship Afcea International · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for students pursuing a graduate degree or credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subjects at a U.S. school in grades K-12.	Not published	Varies
Wilkes County Schools - C.B. Eller Teacher Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The C.B. Eller Teacher Grants support Wilkes County educators by funding professional development opportunities up to $1,500.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ray Y Gildea Jr Award Grant Royal Geographical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Ray Y Gildea Jr Award, provided by the Royal Geographical Society, offers grants of up to £1,000 to support innovative teaching methods in higher and secondary education.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Librarian Scholarships Louisville Free Public Library Foundatio · Foundation Not published · Varies The Library Foundation provides financial assistance to Louisville Free Public Library employees who wish to pursue a master's degree in library science.	Not published	Varies
North Carolina Symphony Musicians Award North Carolina Symphony Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors emerging music educators in recognition of the fact that each one of the musicians on the North Carolina Symphony's stage has been influenced by excellent music teachers.	Not published	Varies
Hines Trust Nursing Grants - Continuing Education in Nursing Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Provide flexible, rolling grants to support residents who want to pursue careers in nursing. Addresses critical national and regional demand for nurses and frontline caregivers while creating pathways to socio-economic mobility.	Rolling	Up to $5K
PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Engineering program expansion, supported by Ardagh Group, aims to enhance educational opportunities for over 500,000 PreK-12 students in local communities.	Not published	$15K

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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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