Supports California-focused teacher training and professional development projects that demonstrate measurable outcomes and local educational impact.
Funder: Mara W. Breech Foundation
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (annual submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant range: $3,000–$33,000; median recent award $7,500; single-year funding.
Summary: Supports nonprofits and schools advancing teacher training with measurable results and a strong California impact.
Key Information: Highly relationship-driven; most grants go to repeat recipients in California.
The Mara W. Breech Foundation's Teacher Training grant funds education nonprofits, foundations, and schools for projects focused on teacher training and professional development. The program prioritizes initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes and significant local impact in California, or partnerships with California schools. Applicants are encouraged to show prior relationships or referrals from local education partners and provide clear evidence of program effectiveness. The foundation aims to enhance teacher skills and effectiveness, ultimately improving educational outcomes.