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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Individual Professional Development Program (IPDP) Partnership for Children of Lincoln Gaston Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Individual Professional Development Program (IPDP) assists teachers in providing the highest quality care for young children through financial incentive awards.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Grants Beatrice Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K To award teachers funds to try innovative ideas with their classes	Not published	$6K
Pre-College Education Grant United States - Japan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The United States-Japan Foundation supports innovative education projects that help young Americans and Japanese learn about each other’s society, culture, and country as well as learn to work together on issues of common concern.	Not published	Varies
Linnea Hauge, PhD, Promising Educational Scholar Grant Association For Surgical Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Linnea Hauge, PhD, Promising Educational Scholar Award recognizes emerging leaders in surgical education. It is open to senior residents, early career clinicians, and MS/PhD educators within five years of practice.	Not published	Varies
Beacon Scholar Program Elkhart General Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K A collaborative partnership between Beacon Health System and Ivy Tech Community College to combat the critical nursing shortage by providing full financial aid and guaranteed employment to nursing students.	Not published	$500K
NLN-Health Carousel Foundation Nurse Educator Scholarship Award Grant National League for Nursing · Foundation Not published · $8K The NLN-Health Carousel Foundation Nurse Educator Scholarship Award provides a $8,000 scholarship to nurses who earned their initial nursing degree outside the U.S. and are now licensed in the U.S. This award supports those pursuing…	Not published	$8K
ONS: Doctoral Scholarships Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · $8K The Oncology Nursing Society offers Doctoral Scholarships to registered nurses pursuing a Ph.D. or DNP in oncology nursing. Each scholarship provides $7,500 to support tuition and required fees.	Not published	$8K
Nelson Foundation: Change Champions Grant Program Grace S and W Linton Nelson · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Nelson Foundation's Change Champions Grant Program, initiated in 2024, aims to support organizations focused on advocacy and systems change to combat racial inequity and social injustice.	Not published	$10K – $40K
James H. and Mary K. Nearhood Family Scholarship for Education Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James H. and Mary K. Nearhood Family Scholarship for Education, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports high school seniors from Ashland County and students from Mansfield St. Peter's High School planning to pursue…	Not published	Varies
Gloria Anzaldúa Rhetorician Award Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $750 The Gloria Anzaldúa Rhetorician Award, sponsored by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), honors scholars whose work addresses sexual and gender minority experiences.	Not published	$750
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants Colorado Education Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Enable educators to invest in professional development and grow their leadership skills, maximizing impact both inside and outside the classroom.	Not published	Up to $5K
STFM Excellence in Education 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
STEM Education Major Teaching Fellowship Grant Indiana Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Varies The STEM Education Major Teaching Fellowship provides funding for students majoring in STEM Education at INSGC affiliate institutions.	Not published	Varies
WMU College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): Bess L. Stinson Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bess L. Stinson Scholarship supports students enrolled in any program within the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University.	Not published	Varies
Missouri State Board of Nursing Faculty & Preceptor Development Grant Texas County Technical Institute · Foundation Not published · $172K Enhance faculty and preceptor development within BTC to improve nursing education quality and address growing demand for well-trained nursing professionals. 3.	Not published	$172K
Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE - Student (Rising MS/OMS4) or Resident Primary Care Champion Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600 The Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE support medical students and residents in attending the AAFP FUTURE conference.	Not published	$600
Bauder Fund Grant American Association of Physics Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Bauder Fund Grant, established by the Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment, supports innovative physics teaching activities. It offers funding for developing teaching apparatus, local workshops, and traveling exhibits.	Not published	Up to $3K
VCA Education Impact Grants Virginia Commission for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The VCA Education Impact Grants aim to enhance arts education across Virginia by funding hands-on programs and residencies that engage students and communities.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Health First Foundation awards nursing scholarships to Health First clinicians pursuing further education.	Not published	$3K
Tony Marley Memorial Scholarship for a Teacher Education Major Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tony Marley Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Ashland County public high schools who aim to pursue a degree in Teacher Education.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Scholarship Northern Colorado Kids Thrive · Foundation Rolling · Varies Reimbursement for providers and educators participating in professional development opportunities that will help obtain or maintain a license, credential, degree, or certificate.	Rolling	Varies
Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) GLSTC Safety for the Kids Scholarship Great Lakes Safety Training Center · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
WMU College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): Graduate Scholarships- Kelly Carman Memorial Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kelly Carman Memorial Scholarship supports full-time junior, senior, or graduate students at Western Michigan University College of Education and Human Development, particularly those pursuing early childhood or elementary education.	Not published	Varies
AADR Bloc Travel Grant International Association for Dental Research · Foundation Not published · $30K Travel support grant funded by National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH-NIDCR) to support dental students and NIDCR-supported trainees to present and attend at AADR Annual Meetings.	Not published	$30K

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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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