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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Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity - Pathway for Adults Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Minnesota Department of Education offers the Grow Your Own Competitive Grant Opportunity to enhance and diversify the teacher workforce in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $750K
Clinician Educator Grant ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
James Madison Graduate Fellowship Grant James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $24K The James Madison Graduate Fellowship supports U.S. citizens pursuing master's degrees focused on the Constitution, enhancing their constitutional knowledge for teaching.	Not published	Up to $24K
STFM New Faculty Scholars Program Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K 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 $1K
ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program Associated Colleges of the Midwest · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Professional Development Awards - Carl Alwin Schenck Award Grant Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Carl Alwin Schenck Award, presented by the Society of American Foresters, honors exceptional contributions in forestry education.	Not published	Up to $1K
Georgette Viellion Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Georgette Viellion Scholarship, established in 2021 with a $50,000 donation, supports doctoral nursing students aiming to become full-time faculty members. Applicants must have an RN license and maintain a GPA of at least 3.6.	Not published	Varies
Cottrell SEED: New Research Directions Grant Research Corporation dba Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Cottrell SEED: New Research Directions grant supports early career researchers in chemistry, physics, and astronomy to launch innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $60K
Pathway to Teaching Program Spark SF Public Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies An accessible credentialing program for aspiring teachers that addresses barriers to entry by providing tuition support and an accelerated timeline to gaining a teacher credential.	Not published	Varies
Herb Kohl: Teacher Fellowship Program - Private School Teachers Grant Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Program honors exceptional teachers in Wisconsin, providing support for professional development. Each of the 100 selected teachers receives a $6,000 grant, with matching funds for their schools.	Not published	$6K
Innovation & Leadership Grants Foundations in Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development grants for teachers and educators in Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools to support innovation and leadership development.	Not published	Varies
Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund: Educator Endorsements Grant Iowa Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Iowa Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund supports Iowa school districts and accredited nonpublic school systems in providing tuition reimbursement for teachers pursuing computer science endorsements.	Not published	Up to $1K
Adaptation Exploration Summer Academy Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A free annual summer professional development academy for K-12 educators that focuses on outdoor and nature-based STEM education.	Not published	Varies
School-Based Training Grants Indiana Youth Institute Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 IYI partners with school districts to deliver professional development opportunities that are accessible to school-based staff who often have limited access to IYI trainings due to scheduling conflicts during the school day.	Rolling	$500
Global Learning Fellowship Grant The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEA Foundation's Global Learning Fellowship empowers K-12 public school educators to integrate global competency into their teaching.	Not published	Varies
Eugene P. Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology Education Ecological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $700 – $1K Celebrates sustained, outstanding work in ecology education.	Not published	$700 – $1K
SEED Grants Robins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The SEED Grants, provided by the Robins Foundation, aim to enhance early childhood care and education (ECCE) for children aged prenatal to five.	Not published	Up to $25K
ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry honors outstanding research that enhances our understanding of chemical pedagogy.	Not published	Up to $8K
Earthwatch Institute: Teach Earth- United States Fellowship Grant Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Earthwatch Institute's Teach Earth Fellowship connects K-12 teachers with scientists through immersive research expeditions.	Not published	Varies
Teach Earth Fellowship Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A hands-on, professional development program for teachers to participate in valuable scientific research and translate field experience into classroom instruction.	Not published	Varies
SUNY Open Educational Resources (OER) Impact Grants State University of New York (SUNY) · Foundation Not published · Varies The SUNY Open Educational Resources (OER) Impact Grants aim to enhance accessibility and affordability in education by promoting the use of OER across the State University of New York system.	Not published	Varies
Susan Helsabeck Scholarship Randolph County Partnership for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Susan Helsabeck Scholarship provides financial support to Early Educators in Randolph County who are pursuing advanced education.	Not published	Varies
Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation: Kit Grants The American Ceramic Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation offers Kit Grants for teachers and community members to enhance materials science education through outreach projects.	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 Learning Acceleration Supports Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025-2026 Learning Acceleration Supports Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is a single, consolidated application that combines grants, allotments, and in-kind supports, bundled around a few key…	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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