Disclaimer: Funding options for professional development are subject to change due to evolving federal regulations. We recommend staying informed of any federal updates, as they may impact eligibility and program terms.
- ACTFL First-time Attendee Stipend. Closes July 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET
First-time attendees are invited to apply for a stipend to help offset the costs of attendance. - Ask your school or district what grant funding is available:
- Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs
- Title I, Part C: Education of Migratory Children
- Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction.
- Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students
- Title IV, Part A: Improve students’ academic achievement by providing all students with access to a well-rounded education.
- Title V, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP)
- The FIPSE Special Projects Program: Expanding the understanding and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in education.
- Staff Development Grants that might provide funding, grants, or reimbursement for professional development:
- Local educators/teachers’ union
- District or school Parent-Teacher Organizations
- State Education Agency grants
- State Language Association grants (e.g., UFLA: Teacher Vitality Grant)
- State Education Association grants (e.g., Ohio Educational Foundational Grants)
- NEA Learning and Leadership grants
- American Federation of Teachers Innovation Funds
- The National Endowment for the Humanities grants
- Rotary Club International grants
- Lions Club International grants
- Qatar Foundation International: Professional development funds for Arabic instructors in universities and high schools
- Education crowdfunding sites, if allowable by your school. (e.g., Donors Choose)
