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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Herb Kohl: Teacher Fellowship Program - Public School Teachers Grant Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Program supports Wisconsin's public school teachers by recognizing their excellence and innovation.	Not published	$6K
AHA Career Development Award Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $231K The AHA Career Development Award supports early-career healthcare professionals to explore innovative research questions and pilot studies.	Not published	$231K
JAG KY School Implementation Grant Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Funding support for schools implementing JAG KY programs to help cover teacher salary costs. JAG KY is a statewide school-to-work transition program that prepares youth of Kentucky to lead tomorrow's workforce.	Not published	Up to $40K
Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Prestigious award recognizing teachers who have made exceptional lifetime contributions to education and their respective fields.	Not published	Varies
STFM Advocate Award Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
OAC Arts Learning: TeachArtsOhio Grant Program Ohio Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The OAC Arts Learning: TeachArtsOhio Grant Program supports customizable artist residencies for PK-12 students in Ohio, enhancing arts education through collaboration with professional teaching artists.	Not published	Varies
Wilkerson Teacher Education Scholarship Caring Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Assist adults affiliated with Rock Creek Schools who wish to further their education as teachers, counselors, and administrators.	Not published	$1K
Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program Early Connections Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Early childhood educators who work at least 25 hours/week providing care to infants and pre-school aged children can earn a no-cost Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through this apprenticeship program.	Not published	Varies
Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Health and Physical Educators SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Mercy Hospital Nursing Alumnae Scholarship Maryland Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Education Research Training Grant (ERG) Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Education Research Training Grant (ERG) provides $100,000 over two years to support early career researchers in education research training, aiming for an advanced degree in education.	Not published	$100K
District 5 Scholarship Maryland Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship awarded by MNA District 5 to support nursing students.	Not published	Varies
Influence 100 Grant Program Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $1K The Influence 100 Grant Program, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, provides stipends to district staff participating as fellows.	Not published	$1K
Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support professional continuing education and credential development for teachers and principals in Catholic schools	Not published	Varies
Eula Lee Memorial Fund Grant Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl - TSO · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 Support educational advancement for Delta Kappa Gamma members	Not published	Up to $750
Dr. Doris R. Corbett -Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors young professionals under 36 who exhibit exceptional promise in scholarship, teaching, and leadership.	Not published	Varies
Education Project Grant (EPG) Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Education Project Grant (EPG) by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation offers $20,000 to support innovative educational projects in emergency medicine.	Not published	$20K
Measurement and Evaluation Honor Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Measurement and Evaluation Honor Award recognizes exceptional contributions by a SHAPE America professional towards the Measurement and Evaluation SIG's mission.	Not published	Varies
The Children's Foundation Behavioral Health Scholarship Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Children's Foundation of Michigan established a Behavioral Health Scholarship, awarded annually, to support a student in Michigan pursuing a doctoral degree in a mental health field with a practice focused on serving children and…	Not published	$5K
Arts Integration Training Grant California Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Arts Integration Training Grant, offered by the California Arts Council, supports nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists in delivering professional development in arts integration strategies.	Not published	Up to $25K
Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships Holmes Regional Medical Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Health First Foundation awards nursing scholarships to Health First clinicians who are furthering their education.	Not published	$3K
i-STEM Instructor Stipend Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $2K The i-STEM Instructor Stipend offers an exciting opportunity for educators and industry professionals to collaborate in enhancing STEM education in Idaho.	Not published	$2K
Carrice Cummins Outstanding Preservice Educator Award Grant International Literacy Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Carrice Cummins Outstanding Preservice Educator Award, presented by the International Literacy Association, recognizes a promising student or recent graduate who aspires to be a classroom teacher for literacy learners up to age 12.	Not published	$1K
Kazanjian Economics Foundation Grant Calvin K Kazanjian Economics · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Kazanjian Economics Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing economic literacy across various educational settings.	Not published	$10K – $25K

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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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