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 |
|---|---|
| STEM Teachers for America's Future: Graduate Scholarships Grant Afcea · Foundation Not published · $3K The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers $2,500 scholarships for U.S. citizens pursuing graduate degrees in STEM education for K-12 teaching. | |
| International Dyslexia Association-Georgia Grant Program Georgia Branch Of The International Dyslexia Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The International Dyslexia Association-Georgia Grant Program aims to enhance educational training in structured literacy for teacher trainers. | |
| William H. Cotton Scholarship Credit Union of Texas · Foundation Not published · $20K | |
| Remote Learning Educational Grants Bridgepointe Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Support innovative ideas that positively impact remote learning for students at Neinas or Academy of the Americas | |
| Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program providing U.S. and international K-12 educators with opportunities for professional development, international collaboration, and research during extended stays abroad. | |
| Student Teaching Scholarships/Mentoring Grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K Applications accepted starting JANUARY 15 Limited to only 175 Academic Enrichment applicationsLimited to only 125 Teacher Development applications Our mission is to serve as a catalyst in maximizing the skills and creativity of educators… |
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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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