Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 826 active professional development grants for teachers in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (ExxonMobil) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	WMU College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): Marion I. Hall Endowment Scholarship Grant	Western Michigan University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scholarship for Math and English Educators Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Classroom Teaching Grants	Mu Alpha Theta Natl High School &	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Dr. Margaret Y. Oda Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Joan K. Stout, RN Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund	Miami Heart Research Institute Inc	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Innovative Teaching Initiative Professional Development Grants	Belmont Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mary Margaret Moffett Memorial Teaching Excellence Award (High School) Grant	Society for the Teaching of Psychology	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	FAER Research in Education Grant (REG)	Association of University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educator Support Fund	Houston Independent School District	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educator Diversity (Teachers of Color) Funding Opportunity	New Schools Fund	Rolling	$150K – $200K
Foundation	Ellbogen Foundation Grants	The John P Ellbogen Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fund for Teachers Fellows	Chattanoogahamilton County Public	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) - Early Child Care Programs	Future Ready Five	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Right Stuff: Appropriate Mathematics for All Students	American Mathmetical Association Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Journalism Educators of the Year Award	California Press Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Affiliate Grant – Associate Affiliates	National Council of Teachers Of	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Prof. Chan Two-Year College Award for the Engaged Teaching of Biology Grant	National Association of Biology Teachers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	APA: Anthony J. Lisska Prize for Excellence in Research and Teaching at Small Liberal Arts Colleges Grant	American Philosophical Association Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Nursing and Funeral Services Scholarships	Donate Life Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award Grant	National Association of Biology Teachers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Maryland Association of Associate Degree Nursing Directors (MAADND) Scholarship	Maryland Nurses Association Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	School Founders Program	New Schools for Alabama	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles R. O'Melia AEESP Distinguished Educator Award Grant	Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation)	Rolling	$2K

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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

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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