Search Through Grants for Teachers Continuing Education in the U.S.

Grants for Teachers Continuing Education in the United States

7,000+

Available grants

$3591.4M

Total funding amount

$30K

Median grant amount

Grants 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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Explore 7,000+ funding opportunities for teacher professional development, with $3591.4M in resources. Instrumentl helps educators find career-advancing funding, offering deadline management tools, refined searches, and insights to support lifelong learning.

Last updated: August 4, 2025. Next update: October 5, 2025.

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Grant Insights : Grants for Teachers Continuing Education

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

7,000+ Grants for Teachers Continuing Education grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

3,000+ Grants for Teachers Continuing Education over $25K in average grant size

2,000+ Grants for Teachers Continuing Education over $50K in average grant size

1,000+ Grants for Teachers Continuing Education supporting general operating expenses

5,000+ Grants for Teachers Continuing Education supporting programs / projects

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Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Teachers Continuing Education?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.9%
Q2
23.3%
Q3
22.9%
Q4
23.9%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Teachers Continuing Education?

Grants are most commonly $30,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of nonprofits can qualify for [page title - "grants for {category}]?

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 29.9% 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 Q3.

Why are [page title - "grants for {category}] offered, and what do they aim to achieve?

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 $25 to a maximum of $400,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $30,000, while the average grant awarded is $749,306. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.

Who typically funds [page title - "grants for {category}]?

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.

What strategies can nonprofits use to improve their success rate for [page title - "grants for {category}]?

Teachers interested in applying for continuing education grants should include the following in their proposals:

  • Goals aligned with students – Teachers should detail how their continuing education goals will positively impact student learning outcomes.
  • Teaching strategies – Demonstrate how continuing education initiatives will translate into implementing new teaching strategies
  • School impact – Highlight how professional growth and development will benefit the school and its students

For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

How can Instrumentl simplify the grant application process for [page title - "grants for {category}]?

Instrumentl helps teachers streamline their grant search by identifying best-fit continuing education funding opportunities, tracking deadlines, and offering funder insights.

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