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

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Affiliate Grant – Kenneth B. Cummins Grant for Partner Affiliates National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Affiliate Grant – Kenneth B. Cummins Grant for Partner Affiliates, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, supports creative projects that enhance the visibility of mathematics teachers and their affiliates.	Not published	Up to $4K
Designated STEM School Grant Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) offers the Designated STEM School grant to support educators in STEM-focused schools.	Not published	Up to $500K
International Teacher Travel Grant Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K For teachers who hope to enhance their language skills, deepen their understanding of global issues and cultures or attend professional development tied to the curriculum they teach.	Not published	Up to $1K
Adaptation Exploration Summer Academy The Orau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities that support best practices in Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion grant-funded programs, to include trainings, webinars, program…	Not published	Varies
Early Childhood Education Pre-Apprenticeship Program Early Connections Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A FREE opportunity designed to help high school and CTE (Career and Technical Education) students continue with higher education, access funding for the Child Development Associate (CDA) exam, and open doors to employment opportunities in…	Not published	Varies
Cambiar Catalyst Fellowship Grant Cambiar Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cambiar Catalyst Fellowship is a transformative year-long program designed for experienced educators and systems leaders.	Not published	Varies
WAGE$ Columbus County Partnership for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This project provides child care professionals with education-based salary supplements and addresses teacher turnover and increased teacher educational levels.	Not published	Varies
Evelyn Lenander Education Scholarship Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Evelyn Lenander Education Scholarship, established in 1989, supports college students majoring in elementary education at Minnesota institutions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Humanities in Class Mini Course: Ming Dynasty China Education Initiative National Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development initiative for K–12 and college educators created through partnership with the James P. Geiss and Margaret Y. Hsu Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Luther Halsey Gulick Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Luther Halsey Gulick Award, presented by SHAPE America, recognizes individuals with over ten years of membership who have made outstanding contributions to health and physical education.	Not published	Varies
Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund, offered by the American Musicological Society, provides $500 grants to support low-income scholars in music and sound studies.	Not published	$500
Norfolk Sertoma Club Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship Norfolk Sertoma Club - Sponsorship · Foundation Not published · Varies The Norfolk Sertoma Club offers scholarships to Old Dominion University (ODU) Speech-Language Pathology students. The club is dedicated to SERvice TO MAnkind and supports speech and hearing causes.	Not published	Varies
ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship supports recent graduates and graduate students with an interest in becoming high school chemistry teachers.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award Grant American Respiratory Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award, offered by the American Respiratory Care Foundation, honors contributions to respiratory care education.	Not published	Up to $1K
Saint Mary’s College Faculty Development Research Grant Saint Mary's College · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Saint Mary's College Faculty Development Research Grant supports faculty in their professional growth as scholars and artists by funding research and creative projects.	Not published	Up to $3K
Distinguished Master Educator Award Grant Association For Surgical Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Distinguished Master Educator Award, presented annually by the Association For Surgical Education Inc, honors exceptional clinicians and educators in the MS/PhD realm.	Not published	Varies
Communication Pedagogy Grant National Communication Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program listed among NCA's professional development opportunities. Specific details about award amounts, focus areas, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Teaching Grants Temple Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The TEF Innovative Teaching grant program is a hallmark of the Temple Education Foundation, supporting TISD teachers for 30 years by encouraging them to dream big for their classrooms.	Not published	Up to $5K
Education Reimbursement Program Cheyenne County Hospital & Health Center Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K SRMC supports employee goals to further education in healthcare fields. The program provides reimbursement for education expenses and related certifications.	Rolling	$10K
MMUF Advancement Program - The MMUF Travel & Research Grant Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The MMUF Travel & Research Grant supports Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni pursuing their Ph.D. by providing up to $5,000 for travel or research during one summer or semester.	Not published	Up to $5K
AAPT Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers Grant American Association of Physics Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AAPT Barbara Lotze Scholarships support future high school physics teachers in the U.S. Eligible applicants are undergraduate students or high school seniors preparing for a career in physics education.	Not published	Up to $3K
Idea Grants Bexley Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Bexley Education Foundation awards grants to fund innovative educational initiatives and experiences that benefit Bexley students and staff.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers Grant National Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers supports K-12 educators in their first five years of teaching by providing up to $1,000 for attending the National Conference on Science Education.	Not published	Up to $1K

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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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