AATG Annual Funded Programs

Check back often as we are constantly adding new programs!

AATG is committed to increasing access to programs and has redesigned the application process for almost all of our member support programs. The process should be transparent, accessible, and free of unnecessary administrative hurdles. We're working hard to make member services and funding available to students, teachers, and institutions to support German in the US.¹

These programs are made possible by generous support of grants² and donations, showing the dedication of our partners and the impact that donations make. Some programs require membership login.

Please find opportunities for Teachers, Students, and Programs organized by their group! We welcome your applications!

Herzlichst,

Michael R. Shaughnessy, Ph.D.
Executive Director of the AATG

For Teachers

Program	Description	Timeline
Transatlantic Futures for German as a Foreign Language (Taf-DaF)	This grant-funded project aims to develop strategies, visions, and concrete innovative measures to position German as a Foreign language as a key component in transatlantic educational exchange and multilingual education in the USA. Long-term strategy: The project aims to develop innovative recommendations that will secure the future of German language learning in the US for the next ten years. AATG plans to respond proactively to current challenges and promote German as a living and relevant language in the US through innovation, accessibility, and sustainability. This project will be offered in the summers of 2026, 2027, and 2028 This project is supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany, funded by the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).	Summer 2026 activity is ongoing, applications for 2027 and 2028 will be in the preceding fall.
Metzler-Mews Conference Travel Grant	The Metzler-Mews Conference Travel Fund is designed to support German educators, with a special focus on teachers who do not have access to travel and/or professional development funding through their institution. This program is supported by donations to the AATG.	Application for Spring/Summer events due December 15 Applications for Fall/Winter events due July 15
AATG Endowed Professional Development Fund Grant	Supports German teachers who need support to attend a professional development program in the German-speaking world. This program is funded by donations to AATG.	Applications due March 31 annually.
NFMLTA Grants for Teachers	Multiple opportunities, including Conference Presentation Support Grants, New Professors Research Support Grants, and Career Researchers Support Grants. To learn more, visit: https://nfmlta.org/grants/ AATG is a member of NFMLTA and encourages AATG members to apply for their funding opportunities.	Multiple deadlines, please check NFMLTA's website
AATG Tussing-Mahlkau Scholarship	Supports registration and other costs for attending an AP German Language and Culture Summer Institute. This program is funded by donations to AATG.	Deadline: March 15, annually
GEM (German Educational Multiplier)	GEMs (German Educational Multipliers) are part of a new network of excellence established by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and Goethe-Institut. This program is funded in part by the German government’s Netzwerk Deutsch Program, in conjunction with our partner, the Goethe-Institut.	Ongoing opportunity
SPARK for German	Professional development for future German instructors; also gives young students the opportunity to start learning German at an early age in after-school programs. This program is funded in part by the German government's Netzwerk Deutsch program, in conjunction with our partner, the Goethe-Institut.	Ongoing opportunity
Internationaler Lehrerfortbildungs-kurs - Universität Heidelberg	This 4-week Fortbildungskurs in Heidelberg is designed to further develop the language abilities and teaching skills of DaF-teachers who are non-native German speakers with C-1 level proficiency This program is funded by Heidelberg University and the Germanistic Society of America.	Applications will be available in December. Apply by January 30, 2026
Summer Professional Development Opportunities at IIK in Düsseldorf	The IIK (Institut für Internationale Kommunikation) in Düsseldorf offers a variety of 1- and 2-week professional development opportunities in Düsseldorf. The IIK offers a 10% discount on programs to AATG members.	Ongoing opportunity
Professional Development Webinar Series through Austria's Kultur und Sprache	AATG is a member of the OEAD network Kultur und Sprache, that offers online webinar series for teachers of German. AATG members are encouraged to use this resource. These programs are offered through Kultur und Sprache, a program of the Austrian Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung, implemented by OeAD, the Austrian Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung.	Current offerings are listed online through the OEAD
Idioma Education & Consulting - Professional Development German Language Courses	Idioma Education & Consulting offers German Language Courses in partnership with Goethe-Institut USA. AATG members will receive discounts on German courses for professional development. This program is offered through Idioma Education & Consulting.	Ongoing opportunity
Augenblicke - German through Film, Media, and Texts	Augenblicke is an innovative and dynamic curriculum for teaching introductory and intermediate German published by AATG. Part of the proceeds from Augenblicke are donated to support programs and services of AATG.	Ongoing opportunity
Forrest T. Jones (TIE)	As AATG members, you have access to competitive life and health insurance plans and other financial services underwritten by the nation's most-trusted insurance companies, plus specialty coverage relevant to teachers. This program is supported by membership in AATG. AATG supports these insurance plans as a service to members but does not incur expenses or income from their sale.	Ongoing opportunity www.ftj.com/aatg

AATG Opportunities For Students

Program	Description	Timeline
AATG Summer Study for High School Students Scholarship (Endowed Fund Scholarship)	This scholarship funds need-based student participation in AATG's Summer Study Program for High School Students. This program is funded by donations to AATG	Applications due in Mid-December annually
Audre Lorde Scholarship for High School Students	This full scholarship will be awarded to one African American, Hispanic, Native American student, or a student from another underrepresented group, to participate in the Summer Study Program for High School Students. This program is funded by donations to AATG.	Applications due in Mid-December annually
Halle Foundation Summer Study in Germany Scholarship for High School Students in Georgia	This scholarship provides funding for students who are currently enrolled at a High School located in the state of Georgia to participate in AATG's Summer Study Program. This program is funded by the Halle Foundation.	Applications due in Mid-December annually
AATG Käthe Wilson Honor Society Scholarship for High School Students	This scholarship funds student participation in AATG’s Summer Study Program for a member of the German Honor Society. This program is funded by donations to AATG	Applications due Mid-December annually
AATG Spanier-Ladwig Scholarship	This supports an annual scholarship to be used for advanced German studies and to be awarded to a member of the graduating class at Claremont High School in Claremont, California. This program is funded by donations to AATG	N/A
AATG NGE Post-Graduate Scholarship for High School Seniors	This cash scholarship funds high school seniors who do well on the National German Exam (18 years old or turning 18 in summer 2026) to help further their German learning after high school. This program is funded by donations to AATG	Applications due March 22, annually
AATG Honor Society Post-Graduate Scholarship for High School Seniors	This cash scholarship funds high school seniors from the Delta Epsilon Phi Academic Honor Society to help further their German learning after high school. This program is funded by donations to AATG	Applications are due March 15, Annually.
AATG National German Exam (NGE) Scholarship	This program recognizes excellent performance on the National German Exam with a three-week trip to Germany in the summer following the Exam. Dates, locations, and scholarship amounts determined by our German partners on an annual basis. This program is funded in part by our partners at the German Pädagogischer Austauschdienst*.	Part of the NGE timeline.
Delta Phi Alpha National Award for Undergraduate Students of German	Delta Phi Alpha provides scholarships and funding for university students. This program is funded by donations to AATG	Due March 15 annually
AATG Study Abroad Scholarship for College Students	The AATG Study Abroad Scholarship for College Students supports full-time undergraduate students on their study abroad journey. This program is supported by donations to the AATG.	Applications for 2026 will open in late 2025. Due February 1, 2026 and July 1, 2026
AATG College Summer Program Scholarship (Endowed Fund Scholarship)	This scholarship funds need-based student participation in AATG's College Summer Program. This program is funded by donations to AATG	Due February 15 annually (part of main program application)
German Society of Pennsylvania’s Scholarship Awards Program	Various scholarships for high school and college students. Residency and school eligibility requirements apply These scholarships are offered through the German Society of Pennsylvania.	March 10, 2026
US Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria	Each year, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research (BMBWF) seeks recent college and university graduates interested in teaching English in Austria. Fulbright Austria (the Austrian-American Educational Commission) has been responsible for recruiting US citizens for this outstanding program since 1962. More than 4,000 US teaching assistants (USTAs) have made a difference in hundreds of thousands of young Austrians’ lives over the decades. More details and application process is available online.	Application Period 15 November –18 January Grant Length 1 school year Starting Date

AATG Opportunities For German Programs


Program	Description	Timeline
Delta Phi Alpha University Chapter Grants	This Delta Phi Alpha grant project seeks to provide support to increase visibility for German programs. Considering the current challenges facing German programs (as well as all language programs) in the US, honor societies such as Delta Phi Alpha can help create high-profile programming on college and university campuses and showcase the benefits of learning German. This program is supported by donations to the AATG.	Applications accepted until funds exhausted (rolling) Applications for 2026 will open in the Spring.
Klett World Languages Award for Innovative K–12 German Programs	The Klett World Languages Award for Innovative K–12 German Programs recognizes U.S. schools and districts that are making a real difference for German language learning. In partnership with the AATG, this award honors programs that spark student interest, grow enrollment, and build pathways to global citizenship. This program is funded by Klett World Languages.	Applications are closed. Deadline to apply: October 6, 2025
SPARK for German	Professional development for future German instructors; also gives young students the opportunity to start learning German at an early age in after-school programs. This program is funded in part by the German government's Netzwerk Deutsch program, in conjunction with our partner, the Goethe-Institut.	Ongoing opportunity
GEM (German Educational Multiplier)	GEMs (German Educational Multipliers) are part of a new network of excellence established by the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG) and Goethe-Institut. This program is funded in part by the German government’s Netzwerk Deutsch Program, in conjunction with our partner, the Goethe-Institut.	Ongoing opportunity
FLACH Mini Grants	The FLACH SIG supports grants of up to $250 to support creative and innovative learning projects focused on the language and culture of Liechtenstein, Austria, or Switzerland. This program is funded by donations to AATG.	Check back for 2026 Info
JNCL-NCLIS	AATG supports JNCL-NCLIS, the leading advocate for language policy in the United states, ensuring that Americans have the opportunity to learn English and at least one other language, advancing the language profession in the US, and raising awareness about the importance of language and international education to the national interest. Here you can use our Legislative Action Center www.languagepolicy.org/take-action to find legislation relevant to language education and connect quickly to your congressional representatives. This program is supported by membership in AATG.	Ongoing opportunity

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^ In accordance with AATG policy, applicants who are not selected for our awards, grants, programs, or scholarships will not receive specific feedback. Given the volume of applications and grants, we are unable to ask each committee to provide individualized feedback. Our selection committees evaluate applications based on established criteria and strictly follow the application guidelines. If you believe bias may have influenced the outcome of your application, we encourage you to submit relevant evidence for review and investigation through our established bias-incident reporting mechanism. We also invite and encourage applicants who were not selected to reapply in the future.
^ Grant funding reimbursement almost always requires receipts and must clearly align with the program goals and outcomes for reimbursement. Grantees should contact AATG in advance if questions arise. In addition to grant-specific guidelines we publish, grants and scholarships may not be carried over from fiscal year to fiscal year.