Professional development funding finder
Find potential funding for conferences, workshops, training, certifications, leadership development, coaching and online learning.
Grants for educators and schools
Federal funds your district may use
These reach you through your district, not by applying yourself. Ask your district's federal programs or professional learning office.
Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
The largest federal K-12 programme. It gives extra money to districts and schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families, to help students meet challenging state standards.
Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants
Helps states and districts improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals and other school leaders through recruitment, retention and professional learning.
English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement
Helps English learners and immigrant students attain English proficiency and meet state academic standards.
Rural Education Achievement Program
Helps rural districts that often lack the staff and resources to compete for federal grants. It has two parts: the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) program and the Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) program.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Provides funding to help states and districts deliver special education and related services to children with disabilities. Part B covers ages 3–21; Part C covers infants and toddlers.
Comprehensive Literacy State Development
Competitive grants to states to improve literacy from birth through grade 12, especially for disadvantaged children. States then make subgrants to districts and early learning providers.
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
The main federal investment in career and technical education (CTE) for secondary and postsecondary students.