Teacher Relocation Incentive Grant
The Teacher Relocation Incentive Grant from the Maryland State Department of Education supports recruiting out-of-state teachers to work in Maryland Community Schools through financial incentives.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: November 13, 2026: Application Submission Date
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000 total; up to $2,000 per eligible candidate; award amount depends on number of eligible candidates submitted by LEAs.
Summary: Supports Maryland County Boards in recruiting out-of-state licensed teachers to relocate and serve in Community Schools through financial incentives.
Description
This grant program aims to help Maryland County Boards address educator shortages by providing financial incentives to attract out-of-state licensed teachers to relocate and work in Maryland local education agency (LEA) Community Schools. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the educator workforce and promote educational excellence in Maryland’s public schools.
