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Presser Foundation
Passionate about music, Theodore Presser wanted to give back to it. When he died in 1925, he had been widowed twice without any children. The bulk of his fortune was left to The Presser Foundation, which was formally established 14 years after his death. From 1995 to June 2021, The Presser Foundation gave more than $80 million to music organizations, undergraduate and graduate music students, and retired music teachers.
Originally, the Foundation sought to promote the causes of musical education and musical philanthropy by providing scholarships for promising students, supporting the construction of buildings for music organizations, and directing aid to retired music teachers. Over time, the Foundation has evolved to support a broad array of music genres, expand its grantmaking areas, convene its nonprofit partners at special events, and collaborate with fellow funders, while continuing to follow the original intent and wishes of Theodore Presser.
Assistance to Music Teachers
Theodore Presser, mindful of his own early struggles in the profession, was committed to the support of music teachers. He also felt a sense of gratitude for the thousands of teachers who were the primary customers of his music publication business. In 1906, he established the Presser Home for Retired Music Teachers in Philadelphia. When it was no longer practical to maintain an independent facility, the Foundation created the Assistance to Music Teachers Committee to carry on its basic mission of financial support for retired teachers with financial need.
Typically, the Foundation provides modest financial assistance and/or help with the cost of medical insurance. Awards are made to individuals living in the United States whose primary occupation was as a teacher of music. To be considered for Assistance, applicants must be nominated by a music institution for consideration.
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Sign up to see the full listGrants for teachers continuing education provide funding to support advanced training, certifications, and skill development. The following grants help educators stay current in their fields and improve their teaching effectiveness.
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How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Teachers Continuing Education?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Teachers Continuing Education?
Grants are most commonly $35,000.
Grants for teachers continuing education provide funding to support advanced training, certifications, and skill development. These grants are available to K-12 educators, early childhood teachers, and school administrators seeking professional development opportunities. Grant funders prioritize that advance teaching skills, enhance subject knowledge, and improve classroom instruction.
Grants for teachers continuing education typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.7% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for teachers continuing education help educators stay current in their field and improve their teaching effectiveness. Funding for these grants supports professional development courses, certification programs, conference attendance, and advanced degree opportunities. Grant funders aim to ensure that educators have access to learning opportunities and instructional best practices.
Funding for teachers continuing education varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $35,000, while the average grant awarded is $653,168. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Organizations such as the American Speech Language Hearing Foundation, the New York State Office of Mental Health, the Jetblue Grants Foundation, and Amazon, Inc., contribute to the $289B available in funding for continuing education grants.
Teachers interested in applying for continuing education grants should include the following in their proposals:
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