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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EGLS Doc Brown Young Investigator Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The EGLS Doc Brown Young Investigator Award, presented by the American Physical Society, recognizes exceptional young faculty in physics. Awardees receive a cash prize and commendation at the annual spring meeting.	Not published	Varies
ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowships Grant The Asme Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowships support exceptional Ph.D. candidates in mechanical engineering and related fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, particularly among women and minorities.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Outstanding New Teacher Award Clarkson University · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing an outstanding teacher within his or her first four years at Clarkson University.	Not published	Varies
Isabel McIsaac Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Isabel McIsaac Scholarship, awarded by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports master's and doctoral nursing students with a minimum GPA of 3.6.	Not published	Varies
Award for Excellence in Leadership Wave Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Awardee is honored at the annual Women in Leadership Banquet held on the Pepperdine University campus each spring.	Not published	Varies
Phyllis Utterback Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Howard County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Phyllis Utterback Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Howard County, provides a $2,000 award to a senior student attending a Howard County public school.	Not published	$2K
IU Health Values Fund Grant Pilot & Feasibility Program: Education Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The IU Health Values Fund Grant Pilot & Feasibility Program: Education aims to advance the development of healthcare professionals through innovative educational models.	Not published	Up to $50K
Collaborative Grants Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To support groups of educators in pursuing shared professional development experiences and collaborative learning opportunities. Funding supports both the initial learning experience and follow-up collaborative sessions.	Not published	Varies
Markos Family Breast Cancer Woman Faculty Scholar Grant Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K This award is given to a junior woman faculty member (assistant professor or assistant scientist) to support her development as a leader in breast cancer research.	Not published	$20K
REB Awards for Teaching Excellence Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K Established over 50 years ago, our founders redefined local philanthropy, fostering connections around a shared sense of place and purpose.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Eleanor C. Lambertsen Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eleanor C. Lambertsen Scholarship, established through a legacy of nursing leadership, supports doctoral candidates pursuing education or administration in nursing.	Not published	Varies
FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Distinguished Mid-Career Educator Award Grant Association For Surgical Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Distinguished Mid-Career Educator Award honors clinicians and educators who are within 6 to 20 years post-training and have demonstrated exceptional teaching at national or international levels.	Not published	Varies
Employee Scholarship Award Program Saint John's Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support to student employees for their personal education costs, helping qualified staff advance their career paths.	Not published	Varies
Alabama Power Foundation: Champion Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alabama Power Foundation's Champion Grants support teachers by providing funding for professional development and instructional resources aimed at enhancing college and career readiness in math and science.	Not published	Up to $5K
CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Grants Community Foundation of Greene County · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The CONSOL Energy Excellence in Education Fund provides small grants for teachers and schools in Greene County, PA, aimed at enhancing classroom activities and professional development.	Not published	$250 – $500
Professional Development Financial Incentive Smart Start of Pender County · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial incentives to child care providers seeking to increase their level of education by pursuing an associate's degree or higher in early childhood education.	Not published	Varies
BIE Professional Development Funding for STEM Educators and Students Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The BIE Professional Development Funding for STEM Educators and Students, offered by the Native Forward Scholars Fund, supports training opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for TCU faculty, staff, and…	Not published	Varies
i-STEM Summer Institutes Grant Program Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The i-STEM Summer Institutes Grant Program empowers Idaho educators by enhancing their STEM content knowledge and pedagogical skills.	Not published	Varies
Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity: Personal Grants Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity · Foundation Not published · More than £1,000 The Sarum St. Michael Educational Charity provides personal grants to support individuals pursuing careers in teaching Religious Education and Ministry.	Not published	More than £1,000
SAEMF/Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The SAEMF/Simulation Academy Novice Research Grant offers $5,000 to support early career researchers in simulation-based research within emergency medicine.	Not published	$5K
NCAC: LEAD Scholarship Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $4K The NCAC: LEAD Scholarship Grant supports arts administrators new to accessibility, enabling them to develop inclusive programs for artists and audiences with disabilities.	Not published	$4K
CRNA Tuition Award Passavant Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K – $120K To help attract the most qualified and skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to the UPMC Passavant team, Passavant Hospital Foundation provides a CRNA Tuition Award.	Not published	$30K – $120K
High Impact Grants Firstmark Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $40K – $100K Strategic grants supporting education initiatives and professional development: San Antonio area and Central Texas region 2024: San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT) – $100,000 No open application process described.	Not published	$40K – $100K

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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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