This grant funds PK-12 schools to create and deliver professional development programs that improve mathematics teaching and learning for teachers.
Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (School Inservice Professional Development Grant PK-12)
Funding Amounts: Maximum $4,000 per award; funds may cover honoraria, consultants, materials, substitutes, and registration (not equipment or travel).
Summary: Supports PK-12 schools in developing and implementing in-service professional development programs to improve mathematics teaching and learning.
Key Information: Primary applicant must be an NCTM member; no funds for equipment or staff travel; organizational award only.
This grant provides financial assistance to elementary, middle, or high schools for in-service education in mathematics. It is designed to support the development and implementation of professional development programs that enhance mathematics instruction for teachers at the PK–12 level. Proposals must clearly describe the need for the program, outline a specific professional development plan including mathematics content and scope, and detail anticipated outcomes and assessment methods. Programs that integrate technology to enhance student learning are encouraged, though funds cannot be used for equipment or staff travel. The initiative aims to have a measurable impact on mathematics teaching and learning within the recipient school.