Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 849 active professional development grants for teachers in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
James C. Kapteyn Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,500 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The James C. Kapteyn Endowment…
James F. Mulick Educational Scholarship Purpose: Provides funding for an orthodontic resident to participate in ACPA's Annual Meeting. Award Includes: - One-year ACPA Student Membership - $500 for…
James H. and Mary K. Nearhood Family Scholarship for Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The James H. and Mary K.…
James Madison Graduate Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program Amount: Up to US $24,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The James Madison Graduate…
Jane Eleanor Knox Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nurses Educational Funds Inc. Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Jane Eleanor Knox Scholarship, established by a $50,000 bequest from…
Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award (Early Career) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the Teaching of Psychology Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Jane S.…
Overview Background Jean FIttonThe Jean P. Fitton Fund was established in 2017 as an endowed field of interest fund. Its purpose is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, public schools and…
Jeanette Zaichkin NRP Nursing Grant for Excellence and Innovation in NRP Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy Of Pediatrics Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary…
Jeff Butler Scholarship Overview: The MAASE Foundation awards two $1,000 scholarships in memory of Jeff Butler, supporting professional learning for new special education administrators. Geographic…
Jennings - Fund for Teachers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Martha Holden Jennings…
Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc (in partnership with Indiana University Southeast and New Albany Floyd County Schools) Geographic Scope:…
Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Literacy Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Jerry Johns…
Jessie C. James Emphasis on Learning (EOL) Grant Overview Funder: Alpena Community College Foundation Eligible Applicants: All ACC staff (faculty and staff) Geographic Scope: Internal to Alpena…
Jewish Foundation Professional Development Grants for Jewish Educators Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary…
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The Jimmy A. Young…
Joan Hamel Scholarship for Nurses Funder: Kansas Health Care Association (KHCA) Nurse Advisory Committee Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per scholarship grant Geographic Scope: Kansas Eligibility: -…
Joan K. Stout, RN Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Focus: Advanced nursing education in cardiovascular field Description: Provides highly qualified nurses with funds to defray tuition fees for…
Joan K. Stout, RN Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Funder: Miami Heart Research Institute Inc / Florida Heart Research Foundation Focus Area: Cardiovascular nursing education Description:…
Joan L. Conroy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nurses Educational Funds Inc. Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Joan L. Conroy Scholarship, established in 2024, supports Ph.D. nursing…
Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nurses Educational Funds Inc. Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship, established in 2022 by Mary V. Insall,…
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.
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.
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.