Grant opportunity: The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation's Teacher Development Grant Program provides funding for K12 teachers to develop and implement innovative strategies that support critical inquiry in the classroom. 

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include individuals or teams of teachers employed in public or private K12 schools. 

Grant Amount and Grant Period: The maximum grant award is $10,000 per year over a two-year grant period for a maximum of $20,000. 

Important Dates: 

• January 15th, 2026: Grant application opens
• April 15th, 2026: Applications due (or at maximum capacity of 200 submissions)

For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here. 

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program, or the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation.