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	Richard A. Elias, MD Advanced Cardiovascular Nursing Scholarship Fund	Florida Heart Research Foundation Inc	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Charles W.Finley Visiting Scholar Education Grants	American Academy of Periodontology	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Ichabod Crane Central School District Arts and Humanities Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Braitmayer Foundation Grant	The Braitmayer Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilbert J. McKeachie Teaching Excellence Award (Graduate Students) Grant	Society for the Teaching of Psychology	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers Grant	National Council of Teachers Of	Rolling	Up to $490
Foundation	StatPREP: Professional Development Emphasizing Data-Centered Resources and Pedagogies for Instructors of Undergraduate Introductory Statistics	American Mathmetical Association Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Herb Kohl: Teacher Fellowship Program - Public School Teachers Grant	Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc	Rolling	$6K
Foundation	AHA Career Development Award Grant	American Heart Association Inc	Rolling	$231K
Foundation	JAG KY School Implementation Grant	Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	STFM Advocate Award Grant	Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OAC Arts Learning: TeachArtsOhio Grant Program	Ohio Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wilkerson Teacher Education Scholarship	Caring Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program	Early Connections Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship	Society of Health And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mercy Hospital Nursing Alumnae Scholarship	Maryland Nurses Association Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Education Research Training Grant (ERG)	Emergency Medicine Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	District 5 Scholarship	Maryland Nurses Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Influence 100 Grant Program	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program	Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Eula Lee Memorial Fund Grant	Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl - TSO	Rolling	Up to $750
Foundation	Dr. Doris R. Corbett -Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award Grant	Society of Health And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Education Project Grant (EPG)	Emergency Medicine Foundation	Rolling	$20K

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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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