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 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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Knowles Teaching Fellowship Grant Janet H & C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Knowles Teaching Fellowship supports emerging high school science and mathematics teachers in the U.S. Ideal candidates possess a strong academic background, leadership skills, and a commitment to teaching.	Not published	$50K
CSSA Early Career Award Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The CSSA Early Career Award honors individuals who have significantly contributed to crop science within seven years of completing their highest degree.	Not published	$2K
Eugene J. Sayfie, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Miami Heart Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Scholarship fund established in memory and honor of Dr. Eugene J. Sayfie, MD, who was a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee.	Not published	$30K
Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award (Early Career) Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award recognizes early career psychologists who excel in teaching. Offered by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, this award encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.	Not published	$2K
Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher CourseWork Scholarship Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Prospective PK-6 Elementary Teacher Course Work Scholarship, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, provides financial support to college students aiming to become certified elementary teachers focused on…	Not published	Up to $10K
Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Rising Stars in Green Chemistry Education Award recognizes early-career scholars dedicated to integrating green chemistry and sustainability into their teaching.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $2K The Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award, presented by the American Association for Anatomy, recognizes exceptional contributions in human anatomy education across various formats, including gross anatomy and embryology.	Not published	$2K
Teacher Development Grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Teacher Development Grants to support K-12 educators in enhancing their classroom instruction.	Not published	Up to $30K
ASNT Foundation: Faculty Grant American Society for Nondestructive Testing · Foundation Not published · $10K The ASNT Foundation's Faculty Grant aims to enhance nondestructive testing (NDT) education at US universities and colleges. By providing $10,000 in funding, this grant supports faculty in revising or developing NDT curricula.	Not published	$10K
Teacher Grants Chambersburg Area School District · Foundation Not published · Varies Chambersburg Area School District, Pennsylvania	Not published	Varies
Collaboration to Institutionalize High-Impact Practices in the Liberal Arts - Community-Based Pedagogies Projects Associated Colleges of the Midwest · Foundation Not published · $133K	Not published	$133K
Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program Grant Lilly Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program by Lilly Endowment supports K-12 educators in Indiana by providing grants up to $15,000 for renewal projects.	Not published	Up to $15K
Betty Ann McCullough - Teaching Achievement Grants Program Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Betty Ann McCullough Teaching Achievement Grant honors exceptional public school educators in Gibson County, recognizing their dedication to enhancing students' skills in mathematics and language arts.	Not published	Varies
Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship Grant American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation Not published · $30K The Bud and Linda Tarrson Fellowship, awarded by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, offers $30,000 ($10,000 annually for up to three years) to periodontists aiming for academic careers.	Not published	$30K
Foundation Grant Funding Program Roosevelt High School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The TRHS Foundation offers an annual grant program funded by proceeds from the R Party and Rider Cup events. Throughout the year, Roosevelt High School staff can submit grant requests for various educational and enrichment initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Flexible Research Grants for Scholars: Educational Entrepreneurship Grants Institute for Humane Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute for Humane Studies provides Flexible Research Grants for Scholars focused on Educational Entrepreneurship. These grants support full-time faculty in enhancing undergraduate programs in the classical liberal tradition.	Not published	Varies
Alan and Grace Tenn Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alan and Grace Tenn Scholarship Fund supports undergraduate seniors and graduate students majoring in education at Hawaiian institutions.	Not published	Varies
FY2027: Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) II Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is offering a competitive planning grant for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to establish Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs).	Not published	Varies
Rheumatology Scholarship – Undergraduate Students and Post-Baccalaureate Training Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies There is an urgent need to expand the rheumatology workforce, including physicians, physician-scientists, research scientists and other professionals.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Scholarships Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support teachers and administrators in continuing education that advances inclusive teaching and learning practices	Not published	Varies
STEAM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowships (Formerly STEM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowships) Grant Arlington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The STEAM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowships, previously known as the STEM Fellowships, support Arlington Public Schools teachers in enhancing their knowledge of STEAM fields.	Not published	$5K
Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts Temple Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Established by 1949 Temple High School graduate Boyd Taylor, this grant recognizes the profound impact of liberal arts teachers.	Not published	$5K
Teacher Education Scholarships The American Montessori Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AMS offers scholarships to support individuals pursuing Montessori teacher education.	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 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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