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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Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $235K – $1.5M The Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) Grant is a three-year initiative aimed at enhancing the instructional capacity of Texas school systems.	Not published	$235K – $1.5M
Marilyn Fischbach Reading & Writing Grant Benton Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Each fall, certified elementary teachers in Benton County, IN are invited to apply to the Marilyn Fischbach Reading & Writing Grant to enhance their classroom (past awards funded professional development, literacy tools, technology; 2025…	Not published	Varies
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship: Graduate Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · $2K The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, established by SHAPE America, honors outstanding graduate students in health and physical education.	Not published	$2K
CCCC Professional Equity Project (PEP) Grant Program Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $500 The CCCC Professional Equity Project (PEP) Grant Program offers $500 grants to part-time or adjunct writing teachers at two-year and four-year colleges, as well as independent scholars.	Not published	$500
Educator Grants St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Professional Development Grants The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University aim to enhance community engaged scholarship through funding for course development, faculty engagement, and research initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
Olaf and Olga Hanson Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Olaf and Olga Hanson Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support students who have completed their sophomore year in pursuing undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degrees in Education.	Not published	Varies
Faculty Innovation in Education Award Grant American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The ABPN Faculty Innovation in Education Award aims to support innovative educational projects that enhance residency training and lifelong learning for psychiatrists and neurologists.	Not published	Up to $120K
Advancing Pediatric Leaders Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A faculty development program designed to advance pediatric leaders.	Not published	Varies
Blue Mountain Community Foundation: Walla Walla-Columbia Retirees Scholarship Grant Blue Mountain Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Mountain Community Foundation offers the Walla Walla-Columbia Retirees Scholarship to support students from Walla Walla and Columbia counties pursuing a degree in Education.	Not published	Varies
Certificate in Experiential Israel Education Israel Education Resource Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development program designed to train educators in experiential Israel education and pedagogical approaches to engage young learners with Israel.	Not published	Varies
Cornerstone: Learning for Living- Planning Grants The Teagle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Cornerstone: Learning for Living Planning Grants, sponsored by The Teagle Foundation and NEH, aim to revitalize humanities education in higher learning.	Not published	Up to $25K
F. Marian Bishop Leadership Award Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the F. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 14 Aug 2026.	Not published	Varies
Joan K. Stout, RN Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Florida Heart Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K Provides highly qualified nurses with funds to defray tuition fees for advanced nursing education in the cardiovascular arena.	Not published	$15K
Celia C. Newcomb Memorial Scholarship Grant Crown Point Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Celia C. Newcomb Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Crown Point Community Foundation, aims to enrich the lives of South Lake County residents.	Not published	Varies
Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship - Early-Career Fellows Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship is a yearlong program designed for early-career and mid-career faculty to enhance their scholarly writing and leadership skills.	Not published	$1K
Education Grants Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library · Foundation Not published · Varies Monetary assistance for professional development and continuing education in library science Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library provides funding to community organizations, libraries serving Tompkins County residents, and…	Not published	Varies
MEF Educator of the Year Award Mountain Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Honorees selected based on demonstration of one or more of the following:	Not published	$1K
Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Teacher Professional Development Grants (6-8), offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aim to enhance the teaching skills of classroom teachers in grades 6-8.	Not published	Up to $3K
Keynote Presenter Grant Program ( formerly Conference Presenter Grant ) Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Keynote Presenter Grant Program by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology aims to support presenters from diverse backgrounds who coordinate gatherings for psychology educators.	Not published	$2K
ACS-CES Award for Incorporation of Sustainability Into Chemical Education American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies To recognize those individuals or groups who have made exemplary contributions to the incorporation of sustainability into chemical education.	Not published	Varies
MMUF Advancement Program - The Adjunct Faculty Fellowships Grant Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · $10K The MMUF Advancement Program offers Adjunct Faculty Fellowships designed for alumni of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.	Not published	$10K
Kevin Murnane Coaches Grant Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding for coaches' professional development in cross-country skiing programs	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 Special Education Leadership Impact Series Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025-2026 Special Education Leadership Impact Series The Special Education Leadership Impact Series will empower Texas school and district leaders, beginning with Special Education Directors, to implement special education requirements…	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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