Teacher and Faculty Development Grants for Nonprofits

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Marshall Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Intent: February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
  • Invited Applications: April 17, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
Grant Range: $25000 - $100000
Average Grant: $25000 - $30000

The Marshall Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of citizens of Tucson and Pima County, AZ.

Grantmaking priorities include:

Early Childhood to Graduate Education…

Sauer Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27 and September 25, 2026
Grant Range: $2000 - $120000

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to use its resources to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families in Minnesota.

The Foundation supports nonprofit…

Charro Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026
Average Grant: $2500 - $25000

The mission of the Charro Foundation is to promote education through scholarships and other educational programming, and to promote youth activities, sports, and cultural enrichment in the…

Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers

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Application Deadline:
  • Research Partnership Program: February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30, annually
  • Research and Special Initiatives Grants for Teachers: May 31, annually
     

The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) fosters and advances professional excellence in language teaching in Canada.

Support is provided through the following programs…

Association of American Educators Foundation: National Scholarships and Grants Program

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and October 1, annually

The Association of American Educators (AAE) is a professional organization that seeks to foster greater professionalism in the classroom.

The Foundation's National Scholarships and Grants…

Alaska Space Grant Program: Pre-College

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Application Deadline:

March 1, annually

The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) is a consortium of public and private universities and nonprofit organizations that sponsors programs to enhance teaching, research, and educational outreach…

Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: Accepted throughout the year
  • Proposals: March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1, annually
    Note: Program areas vary for each deadline.
Grant Range: $250 - $250000
Average Grant: $24740

The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation supports nonprofit organizations with the strength and commitment to address persistent problems of urban Chicago, IL, resulting from poverty, violence, ignorance, and…

The Teagle Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Concept papers: March 1, August 1, and December 1, annually 
Grant Range: $100 - $1000000
Average Grant: $62060

The Teagle Foundation supports liberal arts education, which it sees as essential to meaningful work, engaged citizenship, and a fulfilling life. The Foundation provides seed funding to educators…

Teachers need teaching too. Faculty development is the process by which educators can improve their own capabilities to keep up with a rapidly evolving educational landscape. Professional development for teachers can improve their effectiveness in educating their students, as well as reduce burnout and help them keep up to date with new trends and technologies.

 There are many nonprofits engaged in teacher development. These nonprofits rely on the support provided by teacher development grants in order to pursue their mission. These grants can be used for a wide range of programs, including professional development workshops, mentorship programs for teachers, and covering travel expenses to send educators to national or international conferences. 

There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Examples include private foundations such as the Carnegie Corporation of New York or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

When drafting a grant proposal for a teacher development grant proposal, it's essential to use relevant and accurate data to back up your case for the grant. You could delve into the correlation between teacher development and student performance, or data on teacher burnout, depending on your particular mission. A good place to get started looking for this kind of data could include the Learning Policy Institute.

If you need more info on drafting quality grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of teacher development grants right here, all open for applications.