Funds for Teacher Professional Development and Classroom Materials Available

The Association of American Educators (AAE) is offering grants to support educators seeking funding for professional development or classroom materials.

The deadline for this grant is October 1 and March 1 each year.

The maximum award for this grant is $500.

Eligible applicants include all educators, regardless of AAE membership. This includes teachers in public, private, charter, and homeschools. Applicants must submit a complete application and demonstrate how the funds will support student learning or professional growth.

Grant funds should be used for professional development activities (such as conferences, workshops, trainings, or courses) or classroom materials (such as books, software, art supplies, manipulatives, or other instructional resources). Funds may not be used for transportation, food, lodging, or substitute teacher expenses.

For more information or to apply, click here.

Need help interpreting the guidelines or drafting your application? COCA offers funding consultations free of charge. Contact Grants Manager Summer Callahan at 850‑224‑2500 extension 4 or summer@tallahasseearts.org to learn more.