The Maryland Teacher Quality and Diversity Program assists Maryland institutions of Higher Education in (1) taking advantage of national foundation efforts to develop highly qualified teachers and leaders from diverse backgrounds and (2) aiding students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
Teacher Quality and Diversity Matching Grant Program
Purpose: The Maryland Teacher Quality and Diversity Matching Grant Program provides matching funds to Maryland institutions of higher education who have received grant funding from a non-state source to increase the quality and diversity of applicants for the institution’s teacher preparation program. Institutions may receive matching funds, as needed, in an amount equal to or less than the non-state grant funding received by the institution.
Authorization: Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Subtitle 4. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program, §§ 17-402
Eligibility: Accredited institutions of higher education in Maryland that have received grant funding from a non-state source to increase the quality and diversity of applicants for the institution’s teacher preparation. Priority is given to historically black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions with a track record of preparing diverse and high-quality teachers.
Funding: Annual funding for the Teacher Quality and Diversity Matching Grant Program is $500,000. Final awards are subject to the availability of state funds.
Deadline: June 20, 2023
FY 2023 RFP
Teacher Quality and Diversity Competitive Grant Program
Purpose: The Maryland Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program provides competitive grants to teacher preparation programs at Maryland institutions of higher education to assist students from groups historically underrepresented in the teaching profession in achieving teacher preparation and certification requirements.
Authorization: Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Subtitle 4. Teacher Quality and Diversity Program, §§ 17-404
Eligibility: Accredited institutions of higher education in Maryland. Priority is given to historically black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions with a track record of preparing diverse and high-quality teachers.
Funding: Annual funding for the Teacher Quality and Diversity Grant Program is $500,000. Final awards are subject to the availability of state funds.
Deadline: June 20, 2023
FY 2023 RFP
Contact Information: Please contact Kendall Cook at kendall.cook1@maryland.gov for information regarding the Teacher Quality and Diversity Program.
