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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East Grand Education Fund Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the East Grand Education Fund is to provide alternative funding for educational opportunities for teachers in the East Grand School District to apply.	Not published	Varies
Nursing Foundation of Maryland Scholarship Maryland Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K NFM awards scholarships to promote nursing education and improved patient outcomes. In 2024, NFM awarded 3 (three) $1,000 scholarships:	Not published	$1K
Children's Opportunity Group Endowed Teaching Chair Children's Opportunity Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K – $23K	Not published	$8K – $23K
Van Fossen Eye Center Foundation Education Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide support to the Eye Center Foundation's Albert W. Van Fossen, MD, Lectureship	Not published	Varies
Title I, 1003 School Improvement Grant (SIG) Supplemental Support New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · $20K The Title I, 1003 School Improvement Grant (SIG) Supplemental Support provides essential funding to eligible school districts in New York.	Not published	$20K
Life-Long Learner Scholarship Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl - TSO · Foundation Not published · Varies Award scholarships to support continuing education and lifelong learning goals	Not published	Varies
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Community Engaged Scholarship Course Development The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · $2K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University support the creation of community engaged scholarship courses, research, and professional development initiatives.	Not published	$2K
Women's Resource Center Opportunity Scholarship Early Childhood Council of La Plata County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding for training or college courses that would benefit career advancement in early childhood education.	Not published	Varies
Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Beyond the financial award, scholarship recipients will:	Not published	$10K – $30K
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant supports organizations in New York City that focus on education and service delivery to underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
James C. Kapteyn Endowment Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $13K The James C. Kapteyn Endowment Fund, established in 2009, honors the legacy of dedicated educator Jamie Kapteyn.	Not published	Up to $13K
Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Grant Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $237K The Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Grant for FY 2026 aims to enhance arts education by supporting the Maryland Centers for Creative Classrooms (MC3) initiatives.	Not published	Up to $237K
Medline: Fellowship Grant Medline Industries · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medline Fellowship Grant supports investigator-initiated studies and educational programs, ensuring fellows are trained in advanced medical procedures.	Not published	Varies
Mid-Career Mentoring Program Umkc Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed for faculty members who wish to:	Not published	Varies
Title II, Part A - NCLB: Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and school systems improve teacher and principal quality.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (ExxonMobil) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K ExxonMobil's partnership with PLTW Gateway aims to enhance K-12 STEM education by expanding programs in four Greater Houston districts.	Not published	$10K
WMU College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): Marion I. Hall Endowment Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marion I. Hall Endowment Scholarship supports students at Western Michigan University College of Education and Human Development.	Not published	Varies
Scholarship for Math and English Educators Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Scholarship for Math and English Educators is offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. It supports students studying education, with priority for those teaching English or math.	Not published	$2K
Classroom Teaching Grants Mu Alpha Theta Natl High School & Two-Year College Mathematics Honor · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mu Alpha Theta Educational Foundation provides classroom teaching grants to support former members who are in their early years of teaching mathematics. These grants fund classroom materials and professional organization memberships.	Not published	Up to $2K
Dr. Margaret Y. Oda Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Margaret Y. Oda Scholarship Fund, established in 2019, aims to assist students majoring in education. Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.	Not published	Varies
Joan K. Stout, RN Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Miami Heart Research Institute 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
Innovative Teaching Initiative Professional Development Grants Belmont Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The FBE is committed to supporting teachers and staff with ongoing professional development.	Not published	Varies
Mary Margaret Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award (High School) Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Mary Margaret Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award, presented by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, honors exceptional high school educators in psychology.	Not published	$2K
FAER Research in Education Grant (REG) Association of University Anesthesiologists · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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