Teacher Development Fund
Funding
Up to £165,000
Deadline
11 November 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 11 November 2026
Overview
The Teacher Development Fund supports teachers to develop arts-based approaches in the classroom. The goal is to create equitable classrooms where all children can learn and thrive. Projects must run for two academic years. Grants are available up to £165,000. Applications are open now, with a deadline of 11 November 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Projects must last for two academic years
- Must support teachers to develop arts-based approaches in schools
Organisations supporting teachers to develop arts-based approaches in schools across the UK.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for organisations in England that support teachers to develop arts-based approaches in schools. You should be working to help all children learn and thrive through the arts. It is not for individual teachers applying on their own behalf.
Regions
Awards published
1,040
Typical award
£40,000
Most awards
£9,250 to £153,000
Most funded region
London
245 awards in 2025, level with 205 the year before.
Recent awards include Act Build Change (£3,500, 2025), African Rainbow Family (£3,500, 2025) and AFRUCA (Applicant Host), UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (Applicant) (£3,500, 2025).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
Full details from Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Supports teachers to develop arts-based approaches which create equitable classrooms where all children learn and thrive. Projects should last for two academic years. Applicants can receive up to £165,000 per application.
Applications are open now through the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. The deadline is 11 November 2026. Check the Paul Hamlyn Foundation website for application details and guidance.
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