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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Indigo Oak Fund: Education Grant Program The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indigo Oak Fund's Education Grant Program supports educational initiatives in Colorado and the Bay Area, focusing on both traditional schools and alternative learning experiences.	Not published	Varies
Mosal Award Phi Theta Kappa Group · Foundation Not published · $5K Supports a PTK chapter advisor to complete a project that leads to personal professional growth.	Not published	$5K
Idaho Humanities Council: K-12 Grants Idaho Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Idaho Humanities Council offers K-12 Grants to support Idaho K-12 teachers with awards up to $1,000. Applications are accepted three times a year, with deadlines on April 1st, August 1st, and December 1st.	Not published	Up to $500
Hines Trust Nursing Grants - High School Student Cohort Program Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A structured annual cohort program for individuals pursuing a nursing degree.	Not published	Up to $10K
ONS Congress Scholarship Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The ONS Congress Scholarship, supported by various funds, aims to assist registered nurses in enhancing cancer care knowledge by attending the ONS Congress.	Not published	Up to $2K
Henry B. Spencer Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry B. Spencer Scholarship, awarded by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports RNs pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in nursing education, practice, research, and administration.	Not published	Varies
Joan Hamel Scholarship for Nurses Kansas Health Care Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Joan Hamel was a founding member of the KHCA Nursing Advisory Committee and a lifelong nurse and caregiver with over 25 years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Consultant, and Educator in long-term care.	Not published	Up to $2K
AASM Foundation Physician Scientist Training Award American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The AASM Foundation (American Sleep Medicine Foundation) Physician Scientist Training Award supports research training for physicians pursuing careers as physician-scientists in sleep medicine, funding research expenses including salary…	Not published	Up to $75K
Halstenson Family Music Scholarship Fund Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Halstenson Family Music Scholarship Fund Grant, offered by the North Dakota United Foundation, supports NDU members with a music teaching license pursuing graduate degrees.	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Inclusion Project-Year 3 Grant Program New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The New Jersey Inclusion Project-Year 3 Grant Program aims to enhance inclusive instructional practices in schools by offering leadership development, professional training, coaching, and consultation.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
Weatherby Educational Travel Scholarship Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl - TSO · Foundation Not published · Varies Award scholarships to support educational travel opportunities	Not published	Varies
Nursing Scholarship Program The Foundation for The Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas Foundation offers nursing scholarships to support students pursuing nursing careers. The program includes multiple components: The foundation maintains several endowments specifically for nursing scholarships:	Not published	Varies
FEA Mimi Dash Scholarship Fairfax Education Association · Foundation Not published · Varies To help educators and students continue to develop professionally and personally by easing the financial burden of pursuing additional education.	Not published	Varies
Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $10K The Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant aims to address teacher shortages in high-need areas of Missouri by recruiting and supporting local candidates to become educators.	Not published	$10K
CSTA Utah Equity Cohort Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $200K Equity-focused professional development initiative for Utah computer science teachers aligned to CSTA's 2020 Standards for Computer Science Teachers.	Not published	$200K
Prospective Teacher NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Award National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.	Not published	Varies
Affordable Learning Georgia: Affordable Materials Grants Round 29: Transformation Grant University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Affordable Learning Georgia is a GALILEO initiative to reduce the cost of course materials for students.	Not published	Up to $30K
HBCU Faculty Fellowships Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $30K – $50K The ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowships provide financial support ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 for faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to advance their research projects.	Not published	$30K – $50K
Community Investment Fund - Ft. Madison (IA) Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Freeport-McMoRan's group-wide guiding philosophy for its community development activities is Transforming Tomorrow Together.	Not published	Varies
Expanded CSPDWeek (E_CSPD_Wk) Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $10.5M A professional development initiative to bring Expanded CSPDWeek (E_CSPD_Wk) events to K-12 computer science teachers in South Carolina and Indiana, impacting over 50,000 students.	Not published	$10.5M
2025-2026 Discipline and Behavior Supports Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The 2025-2026 Discipline and Behavior Supports Grant, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance educational practices for students with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $1M
Edward C. Roy Jr. Award For Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching Grant American Geosciences Institute Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching, established by the American Geosciences Institute, honors educators who demonstrate exceptional leadership in earth science education.	Not published	Up to $4K
U.S. Department of Education AI Teaching & Learning Collaborative Grant Savannah State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiaries · Foundation Not published · $3.8M	Not published	$3.8M
2026-2027 NEXT Technical Assistance Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2026-2027 NEXT Technical Assistance Grant aims to enhance educational outcomes for low-performing elementary schools by providing tailored support in implementing high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies.	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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