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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ACS-Hach Professional Development Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ACS-Hach Professional Development Grant provides up to $2,500 to support high school chemistry teachers in the U.S. as they pursue professional development opportunities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Sullivan-Walsh Scholarship Fund - Barbara P. Sullivan Memorial Nursing Assistant Scholarship Deutsches Altenheim Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sullivan-Walsh Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 through the generosity of the Sullivan family to empower frontline staff and support their career advancement.	Not published	Varies
RFP- Advanced Placement Teacher Institutes Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Advanced Placement Teacher Institutes Grant Program aims to equip South Carolina public school teachers with the necessary endorsement to teach Advanced Placement (AP) courses.	Not published	Varies
Pharmacology Educators Award American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The nomination is due at the deadline._ The primary goal of this award is to promote participation in the ASPET Annual Meeting by pharmacology educators and to foster career development in pharmacology education.	Not published	Varies
CREED Fund - Professional Development Grant St Francis Catholic School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support for educational opportunities and professional development for school administrators and teachers, including conference attendance and professional enrichment activities.	Not published	Varies
Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award Grant International Literacy Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diane Lapp & James Flood Professional Collaborator Award honors collaborative efforts among literacy educators.	Not published	Varies
T-TESS Appraisal Hub Support Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $2M The T-TESS Appraisal Hub Support project, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) from 2025 to 2027.	Not published	$2M
Lindsey Fields Allied Health Education Award Grant National Association of Biology Teachers · Foundation Not published · $500 Since its establishment in 1938, the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has been the recognized "leader in life science education." Thousands of educators have joined NABT to share experiences and expertise with colleagues…	Not published	$500
CBT: Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program Grant Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The CBT Early Childhood Educator Training Wage Program aims to enhance the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce in the Basin by providing financial support to ECE Assistants and certified ECEs working in licensed child care facilities.	Not published	Varies
Health Professional Online Education Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Health Professional Online Education Grant, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to enhance the skills of non-physician rheumatology professionals.	Not published	$2K
Independent Medical Education (IME) Grant Novo Nordisk USA · Foundation Not published · Varies Novo Nordisk is committed to supporting Independent Medical Education (IME) initiatives that enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals.	Not published	Varies
Classroom Research Grant 7-12 National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.	Not published	Varies
CMCF: C. Homer and Charlotte L. Miel Endowment Grant Program Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The C. Homer and Charlotte L. Miel Endowment Grant Program, managed by the Central Montcalm Community Foundation, aims to enhance the educational experience for teachers and administrators of Central Montcalm Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12) supports classroom teachers in grades 9-12 by enhancing their mathematics teaching skills.	Not published	Up to $3K
LaLuz Early Childhood Teacher Education Fund Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The LaLuz Early Childhood Teacher Education Fund aims to support individuals pursuing degrees in Early Childhood Education, including associate’s or bachelor’s degrees and New York State Director’s Credentials.	Not published	$4K
Creative Teacher Grants Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K	Not published	Up to $30K
St. John Baptist de La Salle Grant Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support educational initiatives and teacher formation (in keeping with St. John Baptist de La Salle's mission as patron of teachers)	Not published	Varies
SisterFund Grants The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SisterFund Grants, part of a collective giving circle at the Community Foundation, empowers African American women through philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Interior Design Educator Scholarship Program Council for Interior Design · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
St Joseph School District Foundation Optican, Sarilee (Teacher) Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc · Foundation Not published · $1K Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.	Not published	$1K
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.	Not published	$3K
MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $500 The MAGS Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes graduate students at the University of Minnesota who demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentoring skills.	Not published	$500
Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators The Arnold Gold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Arnold P. Gold Foundation sponsors partial scholarships to support health profession educators working to develop and enhance educational projects focused on achieving humanistic patient care that can be replicated across a variety of…	Not published	$5K
PLTW Launch - New Program (ExxonMobil) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K ExxonMobil collaborates with PLTW to enhance K-12 STEM education, focusing on inspiring students and training teachers.	Not published	$10K

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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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