Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 9, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,264 active professional development grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 11 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 575 list an award amount, with a median of $2,500.
- Grants tracked
- 1,264
- from 816 funders
- Median award
- $2,500
- middle half $1,000–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $23.0M
- across 575 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 26
- 67 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| ADAA/DANB Scholarship Dental Assisting National Board Incorporated · Foundation ~October · $250 – $1K The American Dental Assistants Association and the Dental Assisting National Board partner on this annual scholarship, which supports dental assistants' career growth. The 2026 scholarship is open. | |
| Jean Griswold Scholarship Program for Caregivers Griswold Home Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Varies The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving caregivers who wish to further their education in a care-related field. | |
| APsA Fellowship The American Psychoanalytic Association Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies An early-career initiative aimed at future leaders and educators in fields of academia, mental health, psychiatry, psychology, social work, nurse practitioners, and multidisciplinary endeavors. | |
| VCF: Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · Up to $5K The Vermont Community Foundation offers the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant to support consultant fees for nonprofits aiming to enhance their organizational capacity. | |
| Professional Development Grants Dare Education Foundation · Foundation ~November · $2K – $3K To provide funding for professional development opportunities not fully funded by Dare County Schools. | |
| Leadership Advancement Award (Sabbatical Program) Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $10K Provides opportunity for executive directors to step fully away from day-to-day work responsibilities during a sabbatical period | |
| SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 4, 2026 · $160K – $170K The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and training goals.The research and training… | |
| Faculty Excellence Program Green River College Foundation · Foundation ~November · Up to $68K A cornerstone initiative of the Green River College Foundation, dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in teaching. | |
| Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation ~November · $3K Honors the legacy of Brooklyn Arts Council's founder, Charlene Victor, and former president, Ella J. Weiss. Designed to support the professional development of Brooklyn's emerging and mid-career women artists and arts administrators. | |
| Traveling Fellowship American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine · Foundation ~November · Varies The Traveling Fellowship is an educational opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons to tour and observe sports medicine practices internationally. The 2026 tour is tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2026 and will travel throughout Europe. | |
| MLA Rising Stars Program Medical Library Association Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Established in 2010, the MLA Rising Stars program provides members with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA. | |
| EN26 and Other CE Conference Scholarships Texas Emergency Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Up to $250 Reimbursement for members using personal resources for conference registration fees, including EN26 (Emergency Nurses Association national conference) and other continuing education conferences. | |
| Advancing Pediatric Educator eXcellence (APEX) Teaching Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation ~November · Varies A unique longitudinal national program offering highly interactive learning opportunities and fostering an ongoing exchange of ideas and best practices in pediatric education. | |
| John Greene Mentorship Award NSCA Education Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Beginning in 2024, the John Greene Mentorship Award will be granted to an industry professional who demonstrates the same passion for and dedication to mentorship as John Greene did during his 30+ years serving the industry. | |
| Predoctoral Internship in Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Healthsource of Ohio Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The internship offers immersive training in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. | |
| NP/PA Genomics Fellowship Program Logan Health · Foundation ~November · Varies The Logan Health NP/PA Genomics Fellowship program is intended to prepare advanced practice clinicians to become genomics clinical experts and genomics leaders in primary care and specialty practice. | |
| SFBH Foundation Conference Scholarship South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Conference scholarships awarded to South Florida Baptist Hospital team members in any healthcare field to attend professional conferences for continuing education and networking. | |
| COTA Fellowship Grants Center for Orthopaedic Trauma Advancement · Foundation ~November · $2K – $75K COTA was chartered in 2009 to serve as a non-conflicted intermediary to distribute support for fellowships and postgraduate education from unrestricted grants donated by industry. | |
| Matt Salmon Nurse Education Training Scholarship Los Ninos Hospital Inc · Foundation ~December · $3K A $2,500 annual scholarship established to support nursing education for Hacienda HealthCare employees pursuing advanced nursing degrees. | |
| Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation Memorial Scholarship Virginia Fire Chiefs Association Inc Co James H Johnson · Foundation ~December · Up to $3K Provides financial assistance for educational and professional development in the fire/EMS and public safety fields. | |
| Edu-preneur Grants Naperville Education Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Transform learning with creative ideas. The program invites Naperville 203 certified educators to become instructional entrepreneurs (Edu-preneurs) by designing, pitching, and testing innovative proposals. | |
| LBA Leadership Academy Louisville Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $3K The LBA Leadership Academy enhances leadership skills for attorneys with 4-10 years of experience. Participants engage with legal and community leaders, addressing key professional issues. | |
| SWFL Women's Executive Leadership Program Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies A professional development program for women executives and leaders in Southwest Florida. | |
| Allied Arts Capacity-Building Grant Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Dec 11, 2026 · Up to $5K Allied Arts of Oklahoma's Capacity-Building program helps nonprofit arts and cultural organizations grow stronger to fulfill their missions. |
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Professional development grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 26 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 67 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 444 35%
- No deadline published
- 727 58%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 67 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active professional development grants for nonprofits
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation 20 active
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn 11 active
- American Chemical Society 9 active
- American College of Surgeons 9 active
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 9 active
- ASAE Research Foundation 8 active
816 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,264 active professional development grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 9, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About professional development grants
Professional development grants fund training, education, and skill-building — for nonprofit staff, educators, artists, researchers, or other professionals — such as conferences, courses, certifications, coaching, and capacity-building. They invest in people and organizational capability rather than programs or buildings, on the premise that stronger skills produce better outcomes. These grants can support individuals directly or help organizations train their teams.
Professional Development Grants by state
Browse professional development grants available to organizations in 17 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do professional development grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 1,264 professional development grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 575 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,500, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $1.9M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most professional development grants for nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (20), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn (11), American Chemical Society (9), American College of Surgeons (9), and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) (9). In all, 816 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are professional development grants for nonprofits due?
Of 1,264 grants listed, 26 accept applications on a rolling basis, 67 have a published upcoming deadline, 444 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 727 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.
What is a professional development grant?
A professional development grant funds learning and skill-building activities — workshops, conferences, courses, certifications, coaching, or sabbaticals — that advance the capability of an individual or an organization's staff. The goal is to strengthen expertise, leadership, and capacity rather than to fund a specific program or project directly.
Who offers professional development grants?
These grants come from foundations with capacity-building or leadership-development priorities, professional associations and field-specific funders, employers and workforce programs, and community foundations. Some are awarded to organizations to train their teams, while others go directly to individuals such as educators, artists, or emerging nonprofit leaders.
Can individuals apply, or only organizations?
It depends on the funder. Many professional development grants are made to nonprofits or institutions to build the skills of their staff, but a number of programs — particularly fellowships, scholarships, and field-specific awards — fund individuals directly. Always check whether a given program accepts individual applicants and what eligibility, fields, or affiliations it requires.
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