The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is committed to The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s (Blueprint) goal of recruiting and supporting high-quality and diverse teachers in Maryland and believes that all students deserve an accomplished teacher. MSDE seeks to attract and retain National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) to build and staff a statewide career ladder for teachers who positively impact student outcomes. This program provides the resources for local education agencies (LEAs) to conduct National Board Certification candidate support activities necessary to facilitate the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation in achieving its goals in increasing the number of NBCTs.
The Maryland National Board Certification Support Grant focuses on the following key areas:
This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on April 22, 2025.
Proposals are due no later than 5:00 pm on June 9, 2025.
The total amount of funding available is up to $900,000.
MSDE anticipates the awarding of up to 24 grants.
MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process. The sessions will be on:
MSDE staff will also be available to provide technical assistance throughout the grant application process. If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact:
Melissa Chandler
National Board State Coordinator
Division of Educator Effectiveness
Office: (410) 767-5654
melissa.chandler@maryland.gov
Grant Information Guide (PDF)
Application for Participation (PDF)
Application for Participation (Word)