Several organizations offer grants to support teachers’ continuing education and professional development. These grants can help educators enhance their skills, stay updated on the latest teaching methodologies, and improve the overall quality of education. Here are some potential sources of grants for teachers‘ continuing education:
- NEA Foundation – Learning & Leadership Grants:
- The NEA Foundation provides Learning & Leadership Grants to support professional development opportunities for public school teachers, including conferences, workshops, and courses.
- Website: NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants
- Fund for Teachers:
- Fund for Teachers offers grants to support teachers in designing and participating in self-directed professional learning experiences, either individually or in groups.
- Website: Fund for Teachers
- Toyota USA Foundation – Toyota Family Teacher of the Year Award:
- Toyota USA Foundation recognizes outstanding teachers and offers grants to support their professional development endeavors.
- Website: Toyota USA Foundation
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) – Summer Seminars and Institutes for School Teachers:
- NEH provides grants for teachers to attend summer seminars and institutes that focus on topics in the humanities, fostering intellectual exploration and collaboration.
- Website: NEH Summer Seminars
- Federal Pell Grants for Teachers:
- Teachers pursuing post-baccalaureate coursework to enhance their skills or obtain additional certifications may be eligible for Federal Pell Grants. Eligibility is based on financial need.
- Website: Federal Student Aid – Pell Grants
- Target Field Trip Grants:
- Target offers grants to K-12 schools for field trips, which can include professional development opportunities for teachers as part of the learning experience.
- Website: Target Field Trip Grants
- Professional Development School Partnership Mini-Grants (PDS):
- The National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) provides mini-grants to support professional development activities within school-university partnerships.
- Website: NAPDS Grants
Before applying for any grants, carefully review the eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines for each program. Additionally, check with local educational associations, school districts, and state education departments, as they may also offer grants or resources to support teachers’ continuing education.