Teacher and Faculty Development Grants for Nonprofits

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MIT Solve

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Application Deadline:
  • Global Challenges: May 21, 2026
  • Indigenous Communities Fellowship: April 17, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced

Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), supports technology-driven solutions that address global challenges.

Through open innovation challenges, Solve…

Froebel Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Froebel Trust aims to ensure that the Froebelian framework of principled education and care is recognized, understood,…

Sandia National Laboratories Corporate Contribution Program

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Application Deadline:

January 30 and May 29, 2026 by 6:00pm MST

Grant Range:
$5000 - $20000

The Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Corporate Contribution Program supports charitable nonprofit organizations in the Albuquerque, NM, metropolitan area, including Bernalillo, Sandoval,…

Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

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Application Deadline:

Preliminary applications: May 31 and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$45286451 - $45286451
Average Grant:
$45286451

Bader Philanthropies, Inc., including the Helen Daniels Bader Fund and the Isabel and Alfred Bader Fund, supports nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in Wisconsin and…

Malaysia Toray Science Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

The Malaysia Toray Science Foundation seeks to contribute to the progress of science and technology in Malaysia.

Research grants are awarded to Malaysian researchers below 40 years of age…

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…

Kirkpatrick Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Small grant applications (up to $10,000): Accepted throughout the year
Large grant letters of inquiry: June 1 and December 1, annually

Grant Range:
$45 - $168200
Average Grant:
$24159

The Kirkpatrick Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in central Oklahoma, with priority given to organizations serving the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. 

The Foundation's…

Idaho Humanities Council

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Application Deadline:

January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, and December, annually

Grant Range:
$5500 - $7000
Average Grant:
$6166

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is a non-profit organization serving as a state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

The K-12 Grants Program supports…

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.