Professional Development Grants for Teachers provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
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,…
Jonathan F. Reichert & Barbara Wolff-Reichert Award for Excellence in Advanced Laboratory Instruction Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Physical Society (APS) Amount: More than US $5,000 Last…
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation: President’s Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation's…
Julia E. Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of English Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Julia…
Juliet and Smantha Simon Memorial Scholarship Funder: Nursing Foundation of Maryland Geographic Scope: Maryland Overview Memorial scholarship to support nursing students in Maryland.
Kamehameha Schools - Grant Award Funder: Kamehameha Schools Award Amount: $1,136,100 Geographic Scope: Hawaii Focus Areas: - Early learning programs - Teacher development and workforce - Early…
Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation Seminary Scholarship Funder: Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc (Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation) Deadline: July 31 (annual) Geographic Scope: Great…
Kazanjian Economics Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Kazanjian Economics…
Kent R. Smith Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Kent R. The next deadline for this…
Kentucky NEED Teacher Training Grants (AEP Foundation) Funder: American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation, specifically through Kentucky Power Geographic Scope: Eastern Kentucky (20-county Kentucky…
Kevin Murnane Coaches Grant Funder: Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA), managed by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) Geographic Scope: Tahoe Truckee area, California…
Keynote Presenter Grant Program ( formerly Conference Presenter Grant ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for the Teaching of Psychology Amount: More than US $1,500 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary…
Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) - Early Child Care Programs Overview: A comprehensive program designed to help early childcare centers and family child care homes support children's…
Knowles Teaching Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Knowles Teacher Initiative Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The Knowles Teaching Fellowship supports…
Kodaly Graduate Summer Music Program Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1 (annually) Focus: Supporting music educators in Kodaly and Music Education graduate programs Eligibility - Must be…