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 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
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| North Carolina Physician 6-Month CME Program Foundation for Children with Neuroimmune · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured 6-month weekly on-demand CME program designed for North Carolina physicians to learn about PANS and related inflammatory brain conditions. Program includes both free CME and optional paid CME with stipend opportunities. | |
| Don Goff Professional Development Fund Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Enable Cleveland City Schools classroom teachers or teacher teams to pursue professional development experiences that enhance instruction, enrich teaching skills, and empower professional growth. | |
| Loy "Come Back to Teach" Education Grants Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K These grants assist John Handley High School graduates who pursue careers as educators, administrators, and other certificated professionals in the Winchester Public Schools. The program aims to: | |
| PLTW Gateway - New Program (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Gateway program, backed by Ardagh Group, aims to enhance educational opportunities in local communities. | |
| Charles D. McArthur Memorial Scholarship Education Recognition Award Grant American Respiratory Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Charles D. McArthur Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding third and fourth-year students in accredited respiratory therapy programs. | |
| Jewish Foundation Professional Development Grants for Jewish Educators Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jewish Foundation Professional Development Grants for Jewish Educators aim to enhance the skills of educators in local Jewish schools. Funded by the Judith A. Kaye Fund, these grants support attendance at workshops and conferences. | |
| CRA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award The Computing Research Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Texas Mathematics Academies (TMA) Facilitators Pilot Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $100K The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. | |
| Stephen D. Davis Award for Scholarly Achievement Wave Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CCS High School Chemical Safety Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society, aims to enhance chemical safety in secondary education. | |
| 2025-2026 Sustainable Residency Implementation Continuation Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The 2025-2026 Sustainable Residency Implementation Continuation Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, supports school systems in Texas to sustain paid teacher residency programs. | |
| Eleanor Duncan Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund Conway Regional Medical Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2002 in memory of Eleanor Duncan by Conway Regional Health System oncology nurses. | |
| Carol & Hugh Warnecke Teacher Scholarship Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carol & Hugh Warnecke Teacher Scholarship, provided by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, supports Indiana residents pursuing a degree in secondary education. | |
| Improving Teacher Quality State Grants Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies To improve teacher content knowledge and pedagogical skills with the goal of improving K-12 student achievement. Non-Profit, State Colleges, State University, State Government, Other | |
| STFM Diversity Award Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies 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… | |
| Eugene Albert Gruden Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eugene Albert Gruden Scholarship at Montana State University supports aspiring educators pursuing degrees in various teaching fields. | |
| Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation encourages professional development and continued education by providing partial tuition reimbursement to teachers and teaching assistants. | |
| Fellowships (Gifted Education Fellowship) Mensa Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K | |
| M. C. Lang Fellowship in Book History, Bibliography, and Humanities Teaching with Historical Sources The Book Arts Press Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship supporting scholars working in book history, bibliography, and humanities teaching using historical sources. | |
| RSC Teacher Training Scholarship Grant Friends of the Royal Society of Chemistry Inc · Foundation Not published · £31,000 The RSC Teacher Training Scholarship offers a tax-free funding of £30,000 to aspiring chemistry teachers in England for the 2024/25 academic year. | |
| KidneyCure Clinician Educator Grant American Society of Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies KidneyCure/ASN Clinician Educator Grant supports ASN members pursuing careers in nephrology education. No fabricated figures. | |
| EDGE AI SCHOLARSHIP Fund Edge Ai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Offset costs to learn about edge AI technologies and to learn curriculum and skills to teach edge AI technologies to students and classrooms around the world. | |
| School Improvement PLC Supports Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The School Improvement PLC Supports grant, funded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to bolster instructional practices at Title I campuses identified for improvement. | |
| 2026 STEM Teacher Externships Educator Application Education · State Not published · $540K |
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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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