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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Early Career Postdoctoral-Faculty Bridge Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Early Career Postdoctoral-Faculty Bridge Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society, supports postdoctoral fellows or new faculty members in their first 9 months as they establish independent research careers in green and…	Not published	Up to $125K
TESOL Leadership Mentoring Program Grant Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The TESOL Leadership Mentoring Program connects TESOL members with experienced leaders for mentorship and professional development.	Not published	$1K
Alma Exley Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Greater New Britain · Foundation Not published · $500 – $30K The Alma Exley Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, supports junior, senior, or master’s-level students of color enrolled in Connecticut's accredited teacher-preparation programs.	Not published	$500 – $30K
Disability in College Composition Travel Awards Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $750 The Disability in College Composition Travel Awards, presented by CCCC, aim to support scholars exploring disability in composition and rhetoric.	Not published	$750
Teacher Scholarships Chandler Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies These scholarships support CUSD staff and educators advancing their knowledge and skills through higher education.	Not published	Varies
Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement Grant, Round 3, offered by the Georgia Department of Education, aims to recruit teachers within local educational agencies and GNETS programs in Georgia.	Not published	Up to $5K
PLTW Engineering - New Program (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Ardagh Group, aims to enhance education in local communities over the next decade, impacting over 500,000 PreK-12 students and training more than 5,000 teachers across 2,000 schools in the…	Not published	$25K
ECE Buell Professional Training Scholarship Early Childhood Council of La Plata County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides academic advising and scholarship funding for early childhood aides, teachers, directors and staff to attend accredited community colleges and universities, and to help reach Colorado Department of Early Childhood licensing…	Not published	Varies
Employee Scholarship Award Program Saint Johns Communities Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support to Saint John's employee-students for their personal education costs, helping them advance their career paths. Since 1984, Saint John's has offered scholarships to qualified staff members.	Not published	Varies
Emeril's Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (ExxonMobil) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PLTW Engineering program, supported by ExxonMobil, aims to inspire K-12 students in STEM fields by providing resources and training for educators.	Not published	Varies
2025-2027 Educator Preparation Innovation and Improvement Center (EPIIC) Continuation Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $2.8M The 2025-2027 Educator Preparation Innovation and Improvement Center (EPIIC) Continuation, funded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance educator preparation programs across Texas.	Not published	$2.8M
2025-2026 Leadership Academy - Specialized Leadership Coaching Teams Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $750K The Texas Education Agency is launching the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy, which includes Specialized Leadership Coaching Teams.	Not published	$750K
Educational Leadership Scholarship California Lutheran Educational · Foundation Not published · $100	Not published	$100
Teacher Development State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provides grants for teacher development, including Governor's Award for Teaching Excellence.	Not published	Varies
Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence Maine Education Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The NEA Foundation's prestigious Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes one of the nation's top educators annually.	Not published	$10K
AWARD$ - Infant-Toddler Educator Randolph County Partnership for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AWARD$ is a new statewide salary supplement program designed to better compensate and retain well-educated teachers working with infants and toddlers in North Carolina child care centers.	Not published	Varies
Sarah Rosenberg Teacher Education Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Sarah Rosenberg Teacher Education Fund, established by the family of Sarah Rosenberg, aims to support aspiring teachers in Hawaii.	Not published	$6K
Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships Viera Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Health First Foundation awards annual nursing scholarships to Health First clinicians furthering their education.	Not published	$3K
Mary Cripps Special Education Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Cripps Special Education Scholarship, offered by the North Dakota United Foundation, supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing special education training.	Not published	Varies
ASH Medical Educators Institute Grant Program American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASH Medical Educators Institute Grant Program aims to cultivate future leaders in hematology education through a comprehensive training initiative.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science - New Program or Program Expansion (Indiana Commission for Higher Education) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The PLTW Computer Science grant, offered by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, provides funding for teacher training in PLTW Computer Science Core Training.	Not published	$2K
Golden Apple Accelerators of Illinois Program Student Assistance Commission · State Not published · Varies The program encourages academically-talented students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially in teacher-shortage disciplines and hard-to-staff schools, and provides those students with crucial mentoring…	Not published	Varies
Dunn Family Foundation Grant Dunn Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Dunn Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational initiatives through innovative testing and support materials.	Not published	$5K – $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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