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 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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| BPS Arts Expansion Grants Edvestors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BPS Arts Expansion Grants offer vital funding opportunities to enhance arts education in schools. | |
| Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems RFP Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems RFP by the William Penn Foundation aims to enhance educational equity in Philadelphia by increasing the number of certified, diverse teachers. | |
| RMMLA: Convention Travel Grant -- Faculty Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association · Foundation Not published · $250 The RMMLA Convention Travel Grant offers $250 to support one faculty member facing financial challenges to attend the RMMLA convention. Eligible applicants must be current members of RMMLA with an accepted paper for presentation. | |
| Eugene J. Sayfie, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Florida Heart Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Established in memory and honor of Dr. Sayfie, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee. Provides funds for qualified nursing students pursuing advanced education in cardiovascular nursing. | |
| 2026-2027 Teacher Leadership Fellowship-EPIIC Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K 2026-2027 Teacher Leadership Fellowship-EPIIC The Teacher Leadership Fellowship will have approximately 40 teachers that will participate in monthly leadership development sessions. | |
| ONS: Leadership Scholarship Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ONS Leadership Scholarship, supported by the Oncology Nursing Society and other organizations, aims to empower registered nurses in oncology by providing funding up to $3,000 for leadership continuing education programs. | |
| George Malloy Diversity Scholarship for Orton-Gillingham Training Stratford Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Through this scholarship, a candidate from an under-represented group will be awarded an Associate-level Orton-Gillingham training and practicum through Stratford's Professional Training Institute. | |
| Lowell Teachers Scholarships Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lowell Teachers Scholarships, offered by Harvard University, allow middle and high school teachers to enroll in one Extension School course per term at half the tuition cost. | |
| Teacher Preparation The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies By 2035, the percentage of certified K-12 teachers in Philadelphia will increase and the racial/ethnic makeup of the city's teaching workforce will be more reflective of its students. | |
| Jack R. Luskay Memorial Scholarship for Practicing or Prospective School Librarians Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Jack R. Luskay Memorial Scholarship supports practicing or prospective school librarians in Pennsylvania to attend the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association conference. | |
| Arts Curricular Innovation Grants -- Arts Teacher Institutes South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Curricular Innovation Grants -- Arts Teacher Institutes program aims to enhance the professional development of South Carolina arts teachers by offering tuition-free graduate courses and quality arts education programs. | |
| PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (ExxonMobil) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K ExxonMobil's partnership with PLTW Launch aims to enhance K-12 STEM education by providing grants for program expansion in the Greater Houston area. | |
| Shanna Stoffer Memorial Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shanna Stoffer Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, aims to support Ashland County residents pursuing degrees in Education. | |
| Research Travel Grants for Faculty and Graduate (ABD) Students Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Research Travel Grants for Faculty and Graduate (ABD) Students, established by the RMMLA Executive Board, aim to support scholars facing reduced travel budgets in English and Foreign Language departments. | |
| Career Awards for STEM Teachers Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $175K The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Career Award for STEM Teachers honors exceptional educators in North Carolina public schools. | |
| RFP: Teacher Training Projects for Accredited or Nearly Accredited Preschools in Hawaii Grant Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation invites proposals for teacher training projects aimed at accredited or nearly accredited preschools in Hawaii. | |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Early Career Research Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $750K Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries… | |
| Richard A. Elias, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund Florida Heart Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Established in honor of Dr. Richard A. Elias, a longtime member of the Board of Trustees and Medical Advisory Committee, now an Honorary Trustee. | |
| Charles W.Finley Visiting Scholar Education Grants American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Charles W. Finley Visiting Scholar Education Grants, established by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, honor Dr. Finley's legacy by providing $2,000 grants to accredited U.S. periodontal programs. | |
| AIMS Scholars Program AIMS Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Covers 50% of tuition for students enrolled in a Mathematics Education or STEM Master's, or Supplemental Mathematics Education program at Fresno Pacific University. Competitive selection; renews annually up to 30 units. | |
| Braitmayer Foundation Grant The Braitmayer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Braitmayer Foundation seeks to support organizations advancing equitable access to experiential learning that is meaningful and relevant to students’ lives, including project-based and other active learning approaches. | |
| Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award (Graduate Students) Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award recognizes outstanding graduate student educators in psychology. | |
| Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $490 The Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers Grant, established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to honor Dr. James Gates by funding electronic student memberships for prospective mathematics teachers from PreK-12. | |
| StatPREP: Professional Development Emphasizing Data-Centered Resources and Pedagogies for Instructors of Undergraduate Introductory Statistics American Mathmetical Association of Two-Year Colleges · Foundation Not published · Varies Catalyze widespread use of data-centered methods and pedagogies in undergraduate introductory statistics courses by working directly with 240 college-level instructors. More information: https://www.maa.org/node/779540/ |
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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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