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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Achievement Center- Huettig Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $40K The Achievement Center- Huettig Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, supports Portage County residents pursuing degrees in education or communicative disorders.	Not published	$500 – $40K
The Franklin-Simpson Educational Excellence Foundation Scholarship Franklin-Simpson Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Harris Faculty Awards Va Foundation for Independent Colleges · Foundation Not published · Varies Faculty award program for VFIC member institutions	Not published	Varies
Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant aims to enhance outdoor learning for Georgia's PK-12 public school students.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation: President’s Grants Josiah Macy Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation's President's Grants support educational projects that enhance health professional training. The foundation prioritizes diversity, collaboration, and ethical navigation in clinical learning environments.	Not published	Up to $25K
VCA Arts in Practice Grants Virginia Commission for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The VCA Arts in Practice Grants program aims to enhance access to high-quality artist-led residencies across Virginia.	Not published	Up to $2K
Instructional Materials for Professional Advancement and Coherent Teaching (IMPACT) - Competitive Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The IMPACT grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Education, aims to enhance literacy instruction in K-12 schools by providing funding for high-quality instructional materials.	Not published	Up to $40K
FAER Research Fellowship Grant (RFG) Association of University Anesthesiologists · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program Grant The Camille and Henry Dreyfus · Foundation Not published · $100K The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports talented early career faculty in the chemical sciences by providing an unrestricted research grant of $100,000.	Not published	$100K
Franklin County Retired Teachers Association Peggy Grate Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Franklin County Retired Teachers Association Peggy Grate Memorial Scholarship Fund The Franklin County Retired Teachers Association scholarship fund assists current teachers in a Franklin County public school system as they return to…	Not published	$1K
HQIM Principal and Other School Leader's Grant New Hampshire Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The HQIM Principal and Other School Leader's Grant, issued by the New Hampshire Department of Education, aims to enhance literacy and mathematics instruction by providing competitive grants to public and charter schools.	Not published	$5K – $25K
AEESP Award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Engineering & Science Education Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $1K The AEESP Award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Engineering & Science Education recognizes exceptional teaching and educational initiatives in the field.	Not published	$1K
High School Healthcare Scholarships Community Health Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Investing in the next generation of healthcare providers through scholarships for students and professionals interested in healthcare fields.	Not published	Varies
The Light Awards Grant Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Light Awards provide funding up to $30,000 over two years for professional learning projects designed by teachers. Targeting teams of educators, the program aims to enhance teaching effectiveness and student inspiration.	Not published	Up to $30K
STP Instructional Resource Grants Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The STP Instructional Resource Grants aim to foster the creation of educational materials and promote research in psychology education.	Not published	$2K
Wellborn Ecology Fund- School-based Project Grants New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Wellborn Ecology Fund supports school-based projects that enhance environmental and ecological science knowledge in the Upper Valley.	Not published	Up to $5K
West Tennessee Education Grants Leaders Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies West Tennessee Education Grants, offered by the Leaders Education Foundation, support educators in enhancing student learning through innovative projects.	Not published	Varies
Guy Harvey Conservation Educator Professional Development Grant Guy Harvey Ocean Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 Professional Development Opportunities (2026 Schedule): Director of Education and Outreach: Betty Bergnes, [email protected]	Not published	Up to $300
Scholarship Fund Landis Homes Retirement Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides continuing education opportunities for qualified team members in allied health fields. Priority is given to the nursing profession.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award Grant Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · $20K The Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Award supports early-career faculty committed to building inclusive campus communities.	Not published	$20K
Doney Alumni Scholarship Program – MSU Bozeman Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bonnie Smith, RN Memorial Scholarship Maryland Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Memorial scholarship honoring Bonnie Smith, RN, to support nursing students.	Not published	Varies
Jeanette Zaichkin NRP Nursing Grant for Excellence and Innovation in NRP Education American Academy of Pediatrics · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Jeanette Zaichkin NRP Nursing Grant for Excellence and Innovation in NRP Education supports nurses dedicated to enhancing neonatal resuscitation training.	Not published	Up to $10K
Future Urban STEM Educator Scholarship (FUSE Scholars Program) Davenport University · Foundation Not published · Varies Davenport University's College of Urban Education is offering a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in any science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field whose goals are teaching in STEM programs within…	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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