Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 826 active professional development grants for teachers in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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ASTEF Aspiring Educator Grants Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation · Foundation Mar 1, 2027 · $500 – $1K The Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation (ASTEF), affiliated with the Texas State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, provides Aspiring Educator Grants to women in Texas to help them complete a bachelor's…	Mar 1, 2027	$500 – $1K
Arlene Birdsell Martin Teaching Scholarship Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation ~March · Varies Mrs. Arlene Birdsell Martin taught high school in Pullman before moving to Wenatchee where she served as head of the English Department at Wenatchee Valley College. This scholarship honors her legacy of teaching.	~March	Varies
Barbara May Scholarship for Nurses Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative · Foundation ~March · Up to $5K Established in honor of Barbara May, RN, MPH, a respected pioneer in South Jersey's public and perinatal health who served as the longest-tenured staff member of The Cooperative from 1985 to 2023.	~March	Up to $5K
Gorman Family Fund Bay Village Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Fund programs to extend educator subject matter expertise and teaching techniques.	~March	Varies
Teacher Scholarship San Diego Education Fund · Foundation ~March · $14K – $17K	~March	$14K – $17K
ASTEF Project Stipends Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation · Foundation ~April · Varies ASTEF provides stipends to DKG chapters, coordinating councils, areas, and individual members in Texas for projects that support the professional and personal growth of educators in Texas and promote educational excellence for Texas…	~April	Varies
PDK International Scholarship Program Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation ~April · $500 – $4K PDK International awards over 100 scholarships annually to support students pursuing careers in education. The program includes both one-time and renewable awards.	~April	$500 – $4K
IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Apr 13, 2027 · $50K – $2M Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research.	Apr 13, 2027	$50K – $2M
Jessie C. James Emphasis on Learning (EOL) Grant Alpena Community College Foundation · Foundation ~April · $2K Equipment, programs, and projects of an instructional nature that directly benefit and involve students	~April	$2K
Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jul 28, 2027 · From $400K CAREER:The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic…	Jul 28, 2027	From $400K
Career Transition Award for NINDS Intramural Clinician-Scientists (K22 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 12, 2027 · Varies The objective of the NIH Career Transition Award (K22) is to provide support to outstanding basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program: an initial period involving an intramural…	Nov 12, 2027	Varies
Career Transition Award for NINDS Intramural Clinician-Scientists (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 12, 2027 · Varies The objective of the NIH Career Transition Award (K22) is to provide support to outstanding basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program: an initial period involving an intramural…	Nov 12, 2027	Varies
ONS: Bachelor's Scholarships Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The ONS Bachelor's Scholarships provide financial support of $3,000 to registered nurses pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing, with a focus on oncology.	Not published	$3K
FEF Tuition Reimbursement Grants Committee for Excellence in Education · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Fauquier Education Foundation reimburses up to $500 per semester for Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) full-time or part-time permanent classified employees, teachers who are not fully certified, and certified FCPS employees…	Rolling	Up to $500
Tuition Reimbursement Grants Committee for Excellence in Education · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants to support Fauquier County Public Schools educators in completing coursework and obtaining educational credentials that strengthen their professional qualifications.	Rolling	Varies
Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund: Professional Development Grant Iowa Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iowa Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund aims to enhance computer science education in Iowa by providing resources for professional development to accredited school districts and nonpublic schools.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Gateway program expansion, funded by Ardagh Group, aims to enhance educational opportunities for over 500,000 PreK-12 students across various U.S. communities.	Not published	$15K
MEA Instruction and Professional Development Grant Maine Education Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Maine Education Association (MEA) offers the Instruction and Professional Development Grant to support educators in enhancing the quality of education, equalizing opportunities, and promoting professional development.	Not published	Up to $1K
Homeward Bound Employee Education Scholarship Homeward Bound Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $3K Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Homeward Bound, Inc.	Not published	$100 – $3K
Perkins Professional Development Grant Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Perkins Professional Development Grant aims to enhance career and technical education (CTE) by providing high-quality, evidence-based professional development for educators.	Not published	$10K – $25K
The Art of Science Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $145 The Art of Science program at the New York Botanical Garden invites educators to explore the intersection of art and nature.	Not published	$145
Idaho Educator Externship Program Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Idaho Educator Externship Program aims to enhance STEM education by providing educators with hands-on experiences in various work environments.	Not published	$5K
Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $100 – $900 The Eckblad Williams Community Fund Grant supports enriching projects for ISD 742 orchestra students.	Not published	$100 – $900
Library Staff Scholarships Friends of the Library Virginia Beach Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships available for library staff members.	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 24, 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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