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 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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Career Achievement in Green Chemistry Education Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Career Achievement in Green Chemistry Education award recognizes educators who have significantly influenced the integration of green chemistry and sustainability into curriculum over their careers.	Not published	Up to $8K
Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE - Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Leaders Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600 The Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE support medical students and residents attending the AAFP National Conference.	Not published	$600
Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Measurement and Evaluation Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a distinguished SHAPE America professional who has significantly impacted measurement and evaluation in health and physical education.	Not published	Varies
Internationalizing Teacher Preparation Grants Longview Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We've simplified the process into three stages, an eligibility quiz, a short form Letter of Intent, and a Full Proposal by invitation only._ Founded by William L. Breese, the Longview Foundation for World Affairs and International…	Not published	Varies
Association of American Educators Foundation: National Teacher Scholarship Grant Association of American Educators Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Association of American Educators Foundation offers the National Teacher Scholarship to promote professional excellence among educators.	Not published	Up to $500
Inspired Schools Fellowship Arizona Leads · Foundation Not published · Varies Listed under AZ Leads' 'current school incubation opportunities we are funding and supporting.' The Inspired Schools Fellowship offers current or emerging school leaders the opportunity to found and lead a high-achieving 5th-8th grade…	Not published	Varies
Pediatric Visiting Professorship Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Pediatric Visiting Professorship, funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to recognize exceptional scientific abstracts from pediatric rheumatology fellows at ACR Convergence.	Not published	Up to $4K
Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Grant New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical provides a unique opportunity for exceptional New Hampshire public school teachers to take a year-long leave of absence.	Not published	Up to $12K
Marshall Award Phi Theta Kappa Group · Foundation Not published · $5K Awards a stipend to a PTK chapter advisor to complete a project that leads to personal leadership growth.	Not published	$5K
Deeper Learning Implementation Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $16K The Deeper Learning Implementation Grant, offered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, aims to enhance educational outcomes for underserved students through targeted funding and support.	Not published	Up to $16K
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K – $30K	Not published	$8K – $30K
Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, supports students pursuing post-secondary and graduate studies in teaching and geriatrics.	Not published	Varies
Outstanding Educator Award Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants · Foundation Not published · Varies The Outstanding Educator Award honors the achievements of MOCPA members who are full-time accounting educators distinguished for classroom excellence and active involvement in the profession. The award recognizes educators who demonstrate:	Not published	Varies
USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities · Foundation Not published · Varies National teaching excellence award program recognizing outstanding educators in food and agricultural sciences. Awards are given at both the national level and within regional designations.	Not published	Varies
Outstanding Resident Teacher Grant Association For Surgical Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Outstanding Resident Teacher Award is an annual recognition for up to three residents who have excelled in teaching after completing two years of clinical training.	Not published	Varies
Henry Luce Foundation Grant - Mid-Career Faculty Study Albion College · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
NAEd/ Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program Grant The National Academy of Education · Foundation Not published · $28K The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program supports promising scholars undertaking research to improve education. It offers $27,500 for one academic year, mentorship from esteemed scholars, and professional development retreats.	Not published	$28K
2025-2026 Texas Strategic Compensation for Districts Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $800K The 2025-2026 Texas Strategic Compensation for Districts Grant, awarded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to assist school districts in moving towards a compensation model that rewards educators based on effectiveness rather than tenure.	Not published	$800K
APNA Memorial Scholarship American Psychiatric Nurses Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (Ardagh Group) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The PLTW Launch program, in partnership with Ardagh Group, aims to enhance educational opportunities for over 500,000 PreK-12 students and train more than 5,000 teachers in U.S. communities.	Not published	$15K
Michael Foundation Grant The Michael Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Michael Foundation Grant supports Waldorf Education in North America, focusing on training centers and individuals. Grants typically range from $2,000 to $6,000, with occasional larger amounts.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Affordable Learning Georgia: Affordable Materials Grants Round 29: Continuous Improvement Grants University System of Georgia Foundation Inc & Affiliates · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Affordable Learning Georgia is a GALILEO initiative to reduce the cost of course materials for students.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant - Teacher Apprenticeship Program Daytona State College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5M A $5 million statewide grant funding a Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program designed to open the teaching profession to school district employees who are involved in the field but might not otherwise pursue credentialing.	Not published	$5M
CCCC Tribal College Faculty Fellowship Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $2K The CCCC Tribal College Faculty Fellowship offers $1,500 to faculty at tribally controlled colleges or Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions to attend the CCCC conference from April 9-12, 2025, in Baltimore, MD.	Not published	$2K

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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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