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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George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education honors exceptional contributions to the field of chemical education, promoting the training of professional chemists and public enlightenment.	Not published	Up to $8K
Nursing Scholarships and Clinical Education Funds Elkhart General Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · $222K – $363K Beacon Health Foundation provides scholarships for nursing education and ongoing clinical education to support the growing pool of nurses in the community and health system.	Not published	$222K – $363K
Pathology Resident Professional Development Scholarship American Society for Clinical Pathology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
MFOL Academic Scholarships for Graduate Library Science Friends of the Maui County Library · Foundation Not published · $3K Students may apply each UH Mānoa GLIS academic semester until graduation	Not published	$3K
2027 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NSF CAREER Award (Faculty Early Career Development Award) The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $900K National Science Foundation program supporting junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, education, and the integration of both endeavors.	Not published	$900K
University of Nebraska-Kearney Cooperating School Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The University of Nebraska-Kearney Cooperating School Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, supports students in the student-teacher program.	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 Career and Technical Education, ESC Leadership Application Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $110K The 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education (CTE) ESC Leadership Application aims to enhance professional development for school systems, enabling the creation of high-quality CTE programs and work-based learning opportunities.	Not published	$110K
Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Helen M. Heitmann Young Scholar Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors young professionals who have made significant contributions to research in curriculum and instruction within health and physical education.	Not published	Varies
WindSwell Foundation: Scholarship- Additional Licensing Grant AWS Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K WindSwell Foundation: Scholarship- Additional Licensing Managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, this scholarship opportunity is for up to $2,500 per year for any Special Educator seeking additional licensing.	Not published	Up to $3K
IAMSE Conference Travel Awards International Association · Foundation Not published · $2K Support students or junior faculty to attend the IAMSE Annual Meeting Awards are meant to cover expenses related to attendance at the IAMSE annual meeting, including: Historical deadline observed: February 3 (based on 2017 application…	Not published	$2K
McAllister Education Scholarship Friends of the San Diego Public Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Funds toward the completion of a Certificate or Degree in Library Science, Information Management, or related subject area.	Not published	Up to $3K
Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program, managed by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, provides funding for field trip tickets, educator professional development, and workshops.	Not published	Up to $100K
All Points North Foundation Education Grants All Points North Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The All Points North Foundation provides grants for U.S.-based projects and initiatives that improve public middle school education and teacher training.	Rolling	Varies
Cox Language Awards Una Chapman Cox Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize outstanding language instructors at the State Department's Foreign Service Institute. To honor and recognize excellence in language instruction within the Foreign Service Institute.	Not published	Varies
Education and Training Grants Smile Train Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Education and training are key to Smile Train's sustainable model.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Research Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Early Career Research Grant, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, supports innovative research in mathematics education by early career educators and doctoral candidates.	Not published	Up to $10K
TEACH Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Program Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A unique scholarship program that links education, compensation, and commitment to improve the quality of early care and educational experiences for young children and families.	Not published	Varies
Distinguished Teaching Award Clarkson University · Foundation Not published · $2K Prize given in recognition of the importance of superior teaching.	Not published	$2K
James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $50K To invest in Hawai'i's people and the communities that nurture them. Program - Ka Lama Education Academy (KLEA): Empowers Native Hawaiian community members to become teachers in their own communities.	Not published	$50K
Teacher Mentorship and Retention Grant (TMRG) – FY27 – State Funds Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Education makes this funding available to Minnesota School Districts, Tribally Controlled Schools, Charter Schools, Cooperative Units, and Coalition of Teachers for the purpose of developing, sustaining, and…	Not published	Varies
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grants Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation (NY) funds NYC-metro 501(c)(3) organizations serving underserved communities with an education emphasis (capacity-building, results-based education, teacher PD, digital education, after-school programs)…	Not published	Varies
Career Enhancement Fellowship Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeks to increase the presence of underrepresented junior and other faculty members in the humanities, social sciences, and arts by creating career development opportunities for selected Fellows with promising research projects.	Not published	Varies
Whelan Foundation: Student Loan Debt Reduction The Whelan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Whelan Foundation’s mission is to award grants to support the higher educational goals of its recipients. It is our goal to equalize opportunities for recipients on Long Island that are normally denied them because of cost.	Not published	Varies

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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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