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 state and 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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Educator Pipeline Competitive Grant (DC) District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Educator Pipeline Competitive Grant aims to enhance the quality and quantity of educators in DC charter schools.	Not published	Up to $500K
MTEF Annual Grants Program Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $122K – $253K The Mequon-Thiensville Education Foundation awards annual grants to support the Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) educational mission.	Not published	$122K – $253K
Special Education Endorsement Scholarship (Benedictine College Masters Program) Matthew 19 14 · Foundation Not published · Varies EMBRACE awards full scholarships to current Archdiocesan teachers to receive their Masters in Special Education through Benedictine College.	Not published	Varies
Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship, established by Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., supports nurses pursuing doctoral programs in nursing education.	Not published	Varies
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Faculty Participation in Community Engaged Scholarship Initiatives The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University aim to support faculty in developing community engaged scholarship initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K
Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award Grant Henry County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Roger and Barbara Ward Education Award, established by the Henry County Community Foundation, offers a $1,000 grant to teachers in the South Henry School Corporation for classroom enrichment.	Not published	$1K
Kamehameha Schools - Grant Award Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $1.1M Fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities for Native Hawaiians.	Not published	$1.1M
South Dakota Beadle Club Foundation Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	Varies
Instructional Leadership Through Data-Driven Decision Making State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To teach principals how to differentiate between symptoms and root causes of underachievement, how to determine the specific root causes, and how to design strategies to address those causes.	Not published	Varies
Sawtooth STEM Educator Award Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Sawtooth STEM Educator Award recognizes two exceptional Idaho educators who inspire students through innovative, hands-on STEM experiences.	Not published	Up to $7K
Healthcare Workforce - Nurses for Tomorrow Independence Blue Cross Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Nurses are critical to the healthcare system — and the shortage of nurses and lack of diverse representation in the field threatens accessibility of quality, affordable care.	Not published	Varies
Educational Excellence Scholarship Indiana Institute of Technology Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K	Not published	$15K
2025-2026 Texas Strategic Compensation for ESCs Grant (TSCEG) Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $225K The 2025-2026 Texas Strategic Compensation for ESCs Grant aims to enhance teacher and principal retention by promoting strategic compensation systems.	Not published	$225K
Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joanne V. Pontier Scholarship, established in 2022 by Mary V. Insall, honors her sister, a dedicated emergency nurse. With a generous $50,000 donation, this scholarship supports emergency nurses pursuing graduate studies.	Not published	Varies
Anatomy Training Program Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) offers an Anatomy Training Program aimed at enhancing vocational training for educators in anatomy.	Not published	Varies
Society of Academic Urologists- Urology Education or Training Research Grant Society of Academic Urologists · Foundation Not published · Varies SAU is now accepting proposals to fund projects that will serve this purpose.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Pilot Year 1 Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $85K The Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Pilot Year 1 Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, focuses on alleviating teacher workload constraints.	Not published	Up to $85K
Florida Fund for Minority Teacher Scholarship Daytona State College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Review qualifications at FFMT.org and apply directly on their website	Not published	Varies
BOLD™ Nursing Faculty Program - Graduate Student In-School Loans South Carolina Student Loan Corp · Foundation Not published · $30K – $90K A loan program for graduate nursing students that provides up to $90,000 in tuition reimbursement in exchange for nursing faculty service at South Carolina public institutions.	Not published	$30K – $90K
Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Program (LBDL) Massachusetts Computer Using Educators Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LBDL program provides job-embedded professional learning to prepare principals and school-based leadership teams to lead a blended and personalized learning transition in their schools.	Not published	Varies
The Dr. Patricia Allynson Winter Fund Grant Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K The Dr. Patricia Allynson Winter Fund supports female graduate students in mycology pursuing teaching careers, reflecting the late Dr. Winter's priorities.	Not published	$1K – $6K
SDAC Professional Development Grant South Dakota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The SDAC Professional Development Grant, offered by the South Dakota Arts Council, supports K-12 arts teachers through funding for attendance at professional development activities.	Not published	Up to $500
Daniel J. Briggs Fund for Integrity Grant Program Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and initiatives positively impacting the quality of life across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence…	Not published	Varies
Graduate Degree in Israel Education (GWU/iCenter Partnership) Israel Education Resource Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A rigorous academic graduate program offered in partnership between The iCenter and George Washington University (GWU), providing credentialed professional training in Israel education combined with experiential education practice.	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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