Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 24, 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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MCoS: Multicultural Education Initiatives (MEI) Grant Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan · Foundation Not published · $200 – $400 The Multicultural Education Initiative (MEI) Grant, offered by the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, provides funding ranging from $200 to $400 for educational projects that promote anti-racism, reconciliation, and cultural…	Not published	$200 – $400
Principal's Fellowship and Development State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To improve the instructional leadership capacity of Maryland public school principals.	Not published	Varies
Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning for Multilingual Learners Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning for Multilingual Learners grant, funded by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance PK-12 mathematics education by promoting multilingualism.	Not published	Up to $4K
EPI Professional Development (PD) Scholarships Ecology Project International · Foundation Not published · $100 – $600	Not published	$100 – $600
Nursing Development Fund Passavant Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation's Nursing Education/Development Fund helps UPMC Passavant nurses offset the costs of earning certification in their medical specialty areas as well as covering expenses for attending important conferences.	Not published	Varies
SESAPS George B. Pegram Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The SESAPS George B. Pegram Award, established in 1971 by the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, honors exceptional physics educators in the Southeast.	Not published	Varies
Grow Our Own Scholarship Program Memorial Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship fund available to Memorial Hospital, Medical Clinics, and Hancock County Senior & Childcare staff to assist with pursuit of continuing education or completion of certifications.	Not published	Varies
CMCF: Steve Strait Educational Fund for Innovative Teaching Practices Endowment Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMCF: Steve Strait Educational Fund for Innovative Teaching Practices Endowment aims to enhance educational experiences for teachers in Central Montcalm Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color Grant National Council of Teachers of English · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color program by the NCTE Research Foundation supports early career scholars of color through mentoring and networking over two years.	Not published	$1K
Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Admin Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $1M The Teacher Time Analysis and Supports Admin Grant, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance the efficiency of teacher time use and resource allocation in public education.	Not published	$1M
Lawrence W. O'Toole Teacher Leadership Awards Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Recognize and support teacher leaders who advocate for student-centered approaches to learning and address inequities, including racial inequities, in education.	Not published	Up to $15K
R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation Grant R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational opportunities, access to health services, and environmental stewardship in Georgia.	Not published	Varies
Patriot Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications for any technology purchases must have written pre-approval from both the school principal and the district Teaching & Learning Coordinator included as an attachment._ Building a strong school district doesn’t just…	Not published	Varies
Susan Yaw Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Susan Yaw Memorial Scholarship, established by the North Central Washington UniServ Council, honors the legacy of Susan Yaw, a dedicated advocate for education.	Not published	Varies
Earl and Fay Doney EHHD Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Earl and Fay Doney EHHD Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Counseling.	Not published	Varies
Educational Leadership Scholarship California Lutheran University · Foundation Not published · $100	Not published	$100
Architects Foundation Scholarships (General) AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies The Architects Foundation offers multiple scholarship programs to support architecture students and emerging professionals.	Not published	Varies
Tuition & Credential Support Grant Ravenswood Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Provides reimbursement for coursework toward a bachelor's degree, master's degree, teaching or administrative credential.	Not published	Up to $5K
Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants, provided by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aim to enhance the mathematics content knowledge of dedicated elementary school teachers.	Not published	Up to $6K
ELATE Research Initiative Grant English Language Arts Teacher Educators · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ELATE Research Initiative invites proposals for research projects that enhance English education through innovative methodologies.	Not published	Up to $3K
New York Community Trust - GIVE Initiative Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $600K Create systemic improvements to arts education for inclusion classrooms containing mixed student bodies of those with and without disabilities.	Not published	$600K
Wimpfheimer-Guggenheim Global Information Sharing Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics at U.S. Universities - University Host Site Application Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members.	Not published	Varies
Teaching Green Fellowship American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies To recognize innovation and creativity in the development of new and/or significantly updated curricular materials infused with green chemistry and/or sustainability concepts.	Not published	Varies
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Education/STEM Grants Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pacific Power Foundation provides Education/STEM Grants aimed at enhancing community vitality through charitable investments.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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 24, 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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