Financial Assistance
If you are enrolled and active in the Alaska SEED Registry, you can take advantage of these financial supports for professional development.
Alaska SEED 2026 Mini ROOTS Awards
The Alaska SEED 2026 Mini Retaining Our Outstanding Teachers (ROOTS) Award is a monetary award intended to strengthen retention and reduce turnover for early childhood and school-age professionals. Applications are open September 25 – November 16, 2026, or while funding is available. Early childhood professionals are encouraged to apply early.
CDA Application/Renewal Award
CDA Application/Renewal Awards provide early childhood professionals in Alaska with funding of up to $500 for one CDA application or renewal fee per person, per State fiscal year (July 1–June 30), pre-paid directly to the Council for Professional Recognition or as a reimbursement to the applicant.
Professional Development Reimbursement (PDR)
Professional Development Reimbursements (PDR) provide early childhood and school-age professionals residing in Alaska with funding of up to $1,500 per fiscal year (July 1–June 30) for higher education and/or training. The PDR form must be submitted within 60 business days of completion of education/training.
Travel Reimbursements (TR)
Travel Reimbursements (TR) must be pre-approved by Alaska SEED and assist early childhood and school-age professionals in Alaska with up to $1,000 per State fiscal year (July 1–June 30) for travel expenses for education/training directly related to early childhood and/or school-age education (birth-age 12), health and safety, facility administration, or topics directly related to working with young children. The Pre-Travel Reimbursement (Pre-TR) Application must be submitted and approved at least 21 days prior to the actual travel dates.