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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Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship, established in 2018, aims to alleviate the shortage of qualified public school teachers in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Conflicts of Interest Certificate Program Israel Education Resource Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A specialized training program designed to help Jewish educators develop skills, confidence, and pedagogical approaches to teach about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other complex, controversial issues in nuanced, constructive ways.	Not published	Varies
SD2 Illumina STEM Educators Award San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · $5K The award is motivated by SD2's desire to invest in educators as a catalyst to illuminating a path into STEM for students with untapped potential.	Not published	$5K
Sprint to Excellence Grant Initiative St Croix Foundation for Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sprint to Excellence Grant Initiative provides targeted grants to public and small private and parochial schools on the island of St. Croix.	Not published	Up to $10K
Advanced Mathematics Education Course Work Scholarship for Grades 9–12 Teachers Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Advanced Mathematics Education Course Work Scholarship, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance the teaching skills of educators in grades 9-12.	Not published	Up to $3K
Leadership Development Award- Pathology Residents Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Leadership Development Award from the College of American Pathologists Foundation is designed for pathology residents, providing them with $1,200 to attend either the Spring or Fall Residents Forum Meeting or the Pathologists…	Not published	Up to $2K
Education and Economic Development Grants Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation promotes human development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania by providing strategic charitable resources.	Not published	Varies
BOLD™ Nursing Faculty Program - Current Faculty Refinancing South Carolina Student Loan Corp · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K A loan refinancing program offering up to $90,000 in tuition reimbursement for current nursing faculty in South Carolina. This is a limited-time debt relief opportunity offered by the state of South Carolina.	Not published	Up to $90K
M. Elizabeth Carnegie African American Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the M. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Feb 2027.	Not published	Varies
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Engaged Department Grants The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University aim to enhance community engaged scholarship through innovative courses and research.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Math & Movement Mini-Academy The Orau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Adjunct Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Grant Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Adjunct Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, presented by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, aims to honor adjunct faculty for their exceptional teaching in psychology.	Not published	$2K
Professional Development Partnerships for Early Childhood Education Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $500K The Professional Development Partnerships for Early Childhood Education program, managed by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance the skills of early childhood trainers and instructional coaches.	Not published	$500K
ALISE / Pratt-Severn Faculty Innovation Award Grant Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) · Foundation Not published · $1K The ALISE / Pratt-Severn Faculty Innovation Award, established in 1996, honors full-time faculty who creatively incorporate evolving technologies into library science curricula.	Not published	$1K
Sioux Falls Area Retired Teachers Scholarship Grant Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sioux Falls Area Retired Teachers Scholarship supports current college students pursuing degrees in education. Funded by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, this scholarship promotes educational growth and community involvement.	Not published	Varies
Russell E. Train Fellowships: WWF Current and Aspiring University Faculty Fellowship Grant World Wildlife Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Russell E. Train Fellowships by WWF support current and aspiring university faculty from Africa, Asia, and Latin America in their doctoral studies related to conservation.	Not published	Up to $90K
3, 6, and 9-Hour Scholarship Delta Kappa Gamma Society Intl - TSO · Foundation Not published · Varies Award scholarships to support educational advancement through continuing education programs	Not published	Varies
Juliet and Smantha Simon Memorial Scholarship Maryland Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Memorial scholarship to support nursing students in Maryland.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Grant Somers Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation will pay for registration and materials for faculty and administrative professionals participating in professional development activities.	Not published	Varies
Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) - Grants Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) · State Not published · Varies Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board currently administers the following grant programs: (1) the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color (CUGMEC) grant, authorized by Minn.	Not published	Varies
Presidential Teacher Award Adams State University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship: Undergraduate Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship is awarded annually by SHAPE America to honor outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in health and physical education.	Not published	$1K
AEESP Award for Outstanding Teaching in Environmental Engineering & Science Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $1K The AEESP Award for Outstanding Teaching in Environmental Engineering & Science recognizes exceptional professors dedicated to teaching in environmental engineering.	Not published	$1K
Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants, funded by the National Education Association Staff Organization, offer up to $2000 to strengthen the AE Program and foster impactful partnerships.	Not published	Up to $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

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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