Professional development funding

The Yarmouth Education Foundation provides grants for projects, programs, and educational opportunities that expand learning for Yarmouth students and fall outside the regular school budget.

Amount

Expedited Grants up to $500; Standard Grants over $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students, Administrators

Coverage

Maine — Yarmouth School Department

RPSF provides grants up to $5000 twice per year to Rochester Public Schools staff members for innovative pilot projects.

Amount

up to $5000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Rochester Public Schools Staff

Quarterly project grants for Maine education, medical and cultural/arts nonprofits.

Amount

Varies widely; partial or conditional awards possible

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Education organizations, Universities partnering with K-12

Coverage

Maine

Arconic Foundation partners with PLTW to support the implementation of PLTW Engineering and expansion of PLTW Launch programs in schools located in Arconic communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($20,000); Launch Program Expansion ($5,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch) and High School (Engineering)

Huber partners with PLTW to support the implementation of new PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools across Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.

Amount

Gateway New Program ($20,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Middle School (Gateway focus)

L3Harris Technologies supports the launch of new PLTW Engineering programs and the expansion of Computer Science programs in diverse and economically challenged communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($30,000); Computer Science Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

PreK-12

Burns & McDonnell provides grants to launch new PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its partner communities to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Amount

New Program ($40,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Ardagh Group provides significant multi-year funding to implement or expand PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its 24 U.S. communities.

Amount

New Program (Up to $50,000); Program Expansion ($15,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Project Lead The Way, in partnership with 3M, offers grants to support the implementation or expansion of PLTW Engineering programs in K-12 schools near 3M facilities.

Amount

New Program ($15,000); Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Grants for NEA local and state affiliates to build professional learning for their members.

Amount

Typically $5,000–$30,000

Eligibility

Professional associations, Education organizations

Coverage

Available to NEA state and local affiliates only.

Supports research and development of evidence-based resources to enhance STEM learning for PreK-12 students.

Amount

Awards typically range from $450,000 to $3,000,000 depending on project type.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

PreK-12 students and teachers

Technical assistance and coaching for districts to implement the Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework over three years.

Amount

Non-monetary (coaching and technical assistance)

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

K-12

Funding for schools and organizations to improve environmental literacy through hands-on programs for students and teacher training.

Amount

Grow Grants range from $5,001 to $30,000; Seed Grants up to $5,000; Impact Grants up to $65,000.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Preschool through adults

$70,000 per awarded Kentucky district for evidence-based K-3 mathematics curriculum and curriculum-based professional learning.

Amount

$70,000 per awarded district

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

Kentucky

The Germantown Community Scholarship Fund offers grants to Germantown School District educators to support professional development, classroom supplies, and creative projects that enhance student learning.

Amount

up to $1,250

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Wisconsin — Germantown School District

Supports professional development for K-12 educators through intensive study of significant humanities topics.

Amount

Awards up to $460,000.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 educators

Supports environmental education and stewardship projects to improve student ability to take action benefiting Chesapeake ecosystems.

Amount

Up to $75,000 per project.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 students

Up to $500 for AATG members to attend conferences and summer courses.

Amount

Up to $500 per cycle

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

Available to AATG members only.

$1,500–$3,000 to attend the 2027 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.

Amount

$1,500–$3,000

Eligibility

Individual educators, Teachers

Coverage

National

Supports the development of curriculum-related humanities resources for K-12 educators.

Amount

Awards up to $200,000.

Eligibility

Nonprofits, Universities partnering with K-12, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12 educators and students

This program offers funding to Peabody, MA teachers for classroom programs and resources outside the normal school budget.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Peabody, MA Teachers

Up to $2,500 for high school chemistry teachers to attend professional development.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

National

Fellowships for teacher-designed summer professional learning, for individuals or teams.

Amount

Up to $5,000 individual / $10,000 team

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Teacher teams

Coverage

National

Grants for NEA state and local affiliates building professional excellence.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Professional associations, Education organizations

Coverage

Available to NEA state and local affiliates only.

Up to $1,000 for organisers of conferences on teaching psychology, including for high school teachers.

Amount

Up to $1,000

Eligibility

Conference organizers, Education organizations

Coverage

Requested by an APA member, associate or affiliate.

Grants of up to $35,000 for innovative K-12 projects involving curricular reform and teacher professional development.

Amount

Up to $35,000

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

K-12

$1,500 per conference to bring a keynote presenter to a psychology teaching conference.

Amount

$1,500 per presenter

Eligibility

Conference organizers

Coverage

National

Awards for high school psychology teachers to attend professional development.

Amount

$5,000 total available

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

National

Prize packages valued up to $20,000 to recognize K-12 science programs for exemplary lab instruction using limited resources in specific Shell asset communities.

Amount

Up to $20,000 in supplies and PD

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Grades K-12

Institutional scholarships for organizations teaching woodworking to disadvantaged communities.

Amount

Course scholarships

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

National

These grants offer financial support for eligible members to attend the 2027 AAPT Winter Meeting.

Amount

Up to $500

Eligibility

Teachers, Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club offers grants and scholarships totaling $20,000 for educators in Downers Grove Districts 58 and 99 for educational supplies and professional development.

Amount

part of $20,000 programme

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Illinois — Downers Grove Districts 58 & 99

This grant provides Education Minnesota members with funding to acquire and/or share new professional skills and knowledge.

Amount

Up to $3,000 (individual); up to $3,000 per person (group)

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Minnesota — Education Minnesota Members

The American Teachers Foundation provides grants to support educators in public education.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

Nationwide — USA

This program provides funding for innovative classroom and school-wide projects that enhance student learning and enrich the educational experience.

Amount

Typically $1,000 to $50,000

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

New York — Mamaroneck School District staff

Grants of up to $2,500 are available for educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for professional growth and enrichment opportunities.

Amount

Up to $2,500

Eligibility

Teachers

Coverage

North Carolina — Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

This program provides grants to Catholic schools for projects that strengthen families, improve faith formation, foster discipleship, and integrate community ministry work.

Amount

Typically under $10,000; up to 75% of project cost

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Oklahoma — Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Catholic Schools

Grants of up to $5,000 to enable educators to implement innovative methods of teaching rooted in equity, anti-racism, and civic engagement.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

K-12

Collaborative Grants promote cooperative efforts across disciplines, grade levels, and among schools within Brookline, fostering professional teamwork and cooperative learning.

Amount

Up to $20,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools, Administrators

Coverage

Massachusetts — Brookline Educators

These grants fund professional development or renewal activities for individual and small groups of educators in Brookline.

Amount

Up to $3,500 per educator

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Massachusetts — Brookline Educators

This program provides competitive grants to Ohio public schools to expand and sustain high-quality STEM learning.

Amount

$10,000 (Ignite) or $15,000 (Strengthen/Innovate)

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

Ohio Only

Up to $2,000 for PDK members to take an educational trip of their choice.

Amount

Up to $2,000 (practising educators)

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Individual educators

Coverage

Available to PDK members only.

Funding for small teams of K-12 teachers developing new classroom instruction. Opens January 15; closes at 200 applications.

Amount

Varies — see provider

Eligibility

Teacher teams, Teachers

Coverage

Small teams of K-12 teachers

HBI's PACT construction pre-apprenticeship curriculum at no cost for two years.

Amount

Free curriculum + training for 2 years

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Public schools

Coverage

National

Up to $5,000 (one classroom) or $10,000 (multiple classrooms) for Summit County, Ohio K-12 educators. Exact 2027 dates to be confirmed.

Amount

Up to $5,000 or $10,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Schools

Coverage

Ohio

Up to $5,000 for NEA member educators to pursue professional learning and leadership.

Amount

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Teacher teams

Coverage

Available to current NEA members only.

Covers travel, lodging, food and registration for new high school physics teachers to attend a national AAPT meeting.

Amount

Travel, lodging, food and registration

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators

Coverage

Physics educators; AAPT membership may be required.

Scholarships that cover NSTA conference registration for educators with limited funding.

Amount

Conference registration fee

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators, Individual educators

Coverage

National

Free Early-Bird CareerTech VISION registration for first-time attendees.

Amount

Registration valued at $595

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Administrators

Coverage

National