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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Innovative Dermatology Education Award (IDEA) Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Innovative Dermatology Education Award (IDEA), supported by the Elsevier Foundation and Skin Disease Education Foundation, aims to enhance dermatologists' education through innovative programs.	Not published	Varies
KidneyCure Faculty Development Award American Society of Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies KidneyCure/ASN Faculty Development Award supports early-career nephrology faculty (named grant program on the ASN grants menu). No fabricated figures.	Not published	Varies
Montana Rural Education Association Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies Montana Rural Education Association Scholarship You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth Carse Foundation Grant Elizabeth Carse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Elizabeth Carse Foundation, established in 1970, focuses on enhancing education and child welfare in Connecticut.	Not published	Up to $10K
ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship Program Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship supports professionals in the chemistry field seeking a Master's degree in education or teacher certification.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Mathematics Grades 6–12 Pre-service Teacher Course Work Scholarship National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.	Not published	Varies
Challenge Scholars Dream Fund Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Challenge Scholars Dream Fund supports projects that benefit students and graduates of Union High School in the classes of 2020-2028.	Not published	Varies
SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) State University of New York (SUNY) · Foundation Not published · Varies The SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG) program, integrated with OER Impact Grants as of 2024, fosters innovation in teaching and learning within the State University of New York (SUNY) system.	Not published	Varies
Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships Health First Shared Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Annual scholarship program for Health First clinicians furthering their education.	Not published	$3K
Flex Focus Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Flexible funding for Extended School Services, Preschool, Safe Schools, Professional Development, and Textbooks. Program guidance and contacts available.	Not published	Varies
Core Elements Training Program Lideramos · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lideramos Core Elements Training Program offers quality, evidence-based standards and practical experience with training models to ensure leadership programs are culturally focused, effective, and sustainable.	Not published	Varies
Child Find, Early to Exit, and IEP Supports Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $900K The Child Find, Early to Exit, and IEP Supports Grant aims to enhance technical assistance and professional development in special education across Texas.	Not published	$900K
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Research or Assessment on the Outcomes of Engaged Scholarship The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University aim to foster community engaged scholarship by funding innovative courses, research, and assessment initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
Columbia University – Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Inc./J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship, established by the Columbia University-Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, offers financial support for nursing students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees.	Not published	Varies
Paraprofessional Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $235K The Paraprofessional Grant aims to assist Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in New Jersey by supporting paraprofessionals pursuing teacher certification through an alternate route.	Not published	Up to $235K
College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): P. Joann Womble Dehring Memorial Education Endowed Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The P. Joann Womble Dehring Memorial Education Endowed Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development.	Not published	Varies
Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge The Orau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Horace Mann ND Agents Graduate Education Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Horace Mann ND Agents Graduate Education Scholarship, offered by the North Dakota United Foundation, supports NDU members in enhancing their qualifications through summer school or graduate-level courses.	Not published	Varies
STEM Teach IV Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · $2.4M	Not published	$2.4M
Roepke Continuing Education Scholarship Owatonna Independent School District No 761 Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Annual scholarship program supporting continuing education.	Not published	$500
Amgen Foundation Grants The Amgen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amgen Foundation, established in 1990, focuses on enhancing science education and strengthening communities.	Not published	Varies
Belk Foundation Grant The Belk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Belk Foundation believes that education is a basis for successful society and that a quality education is the right of all children and youth.	Not published	Varies
UC Education Foundation Major Gifts Program Union City Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Formal Education Foundation structure to secure and manage substantial gifts from major donors, created in 2018 following best practices for Indiana public school corporations Minimum level of restrictions preferred to maximize future…	Not published	$10K
Elevate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grant-Competitive NGO New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Elevate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation Grant, provided by the New Jersey Department of Education, aims to enhance CTE programs in key industry sectors.	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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