Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Last updated October 25, 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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Partnership with Prairie View A&M: Teaching African American Studies Initiative National Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A three-year collaboration between the National Humanities Center and the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University to support effective teaching about the African American experience and elevate scholarly…	Not published	Varies
New Teacher Grants The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Partnership Plan proudly supports new Stillwater Area Public Schools educators with automatic grants based on the step they enter the district at.	Not published	$100 – $300
Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grants Center for Black Educator Development · Foundation Not published · $500K Center for Black Educator Development (Philadelphia, PA) makes annual, nationally competitive Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grants (~$500k/yr, ~8 org awards) to organizations diversifying the teacher workforce.	Not published	$500K
The New York Botanical Garden - Seedlings Summer Institute: Nature and Science for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $375 The Seedlings Summer Institute at The New York Botanical Garden offers educators of Pre-K-2 grades a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on nature and plant science activities.	Not published	$375
Math and Science Education Initiative State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies The program strengthens science and math educational programs through summer professional development opportunities for teachers and the equipment incentive fund. County Government, State Colleges, Other	Not published	Varies
Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades Pre-K-5 Teachers Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Mathematics Graduate Course Work Scholarship for Grades Pre-K-5 Teachers, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance teachers' mathematics knowledge through graduate coursework.	Not published	Up to $3K
ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $500 The ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension honors exemplary contributions to entomological education.	Not published	$500
Scholarship America Essential Visionaries Fund Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Mission: We are an access-oriented institution that provides an impactful and inclusive education that integrates discovery and fosters holistic growth and well-being "so that all may learn." Vision: We empower every person to grow, thrive…	Not published	$5K – $10K
Talent Pipeline Development Elevate 215 · Foundation Not published · Varies One of three primary investment approaches used by Elevate 215. The program addresses critical teacher and school leader shortages in Philadelphia through pipeline development initiatives.	Not published	Varies
MARSP Canadian Lakes Chapter Scholarships Michigan Association of Retired School · Foundation Not published · Varies The MARSP Canadian Lakes Chapter awards scholarships to support education and career advancement.	Not published	Varies
Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship, provided by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., supports doctoral candidates in nursing education, practice, research, and administration.	Not published	Varies
GaMTSS Cohort 2026 Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The GaMTSS Cohort 2026 initiative by the Georgia Department of Education aims to enhance educational outcomes for Georgia's 1.7 million public school students.	Not published	Varies
DanPaul Foundation Grants The Dan Paul Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility.	Not published	Up to $15K
WV Humanities Teachers Institutes Grant The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The WV Humanities Teachers Institutes Grant, offered by the West Virginia Humanities Council, supports the development of summer seminars in humanities for K-12 teachers.	Not published	Up to $20K
Salary Assistance Grant For Japanese-Language Courses United States - Japan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese-Language Courses, administered by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, supports U.S. non-profit educational institutions and Japanese heritage language schools facing financial difficulties.	Not published	Up to $30K
St Joseph School District Foundation Robaska, Phil (Teacher) Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.	Not published	Up to $1K
Hilton HHonors Teacher Treks Program Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development program that sponsors U.S. teachers to travel internationally to countries of their choice, with expectation that they will infuse their K-12 curriculum with cultural knowledge and experiences from their journey.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Teaching Grant Crosby Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Crosby Education Foundation offers teachers the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects that promote higher levels of student learning.	Not published	$2K – $5K
NAEF Grants National Art Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) is currently on a strategic pause regarding grant proposals until fall 2025.	Not published	Varies
Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award honors psychologists with outstanding teaching records.	Not published	$3K
Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award Florida Physical Therapy Association Group · Foundation Not published · $300 The Outstanding CI Award honors a Clinical Instructor (CI) who has demonstrated a consistent, exemplary commitment to education.	Not published	$300
Iowa Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Stipend Program Education · State Not published · $200K	Not published	$200K
NCC Foundation: RN to BSN Scholarship Grant Norwalk Community College (NCC) Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NCC Foundation's RN to BSN Scholarship provides vital financial support to graduates of CT State Norwalk pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing at four-year institutions.	Not published	Varies
Mullins Grants Public Education Partners · Foundation Not published · $3K PEP's Mullins Grants aim to help fund school-wide, innovative strategies that boost teacher retention in schools and help school leaders meet their strategic goals in this area.	Not published	$3K

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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 25, 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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