Last updated June 28, 2026
There are currently 1,298 active professional development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
"Take a Chance" Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation For Advancement In Conservation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The "Take a Chance" Grant, offered by the…
2025-2026 ESC Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $400,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 ESC Texas Strategic…
2025-2026 Leadership Academy - Specialized Leadership Coaching Teams Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $750,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Texas Education…
2026 AIR Forum Scholarship Status: At capacity - no longer available for 2026 Overview: The AIR Forum Scholarship provides financial support to help eligible professionals attend the AIR Forum and…
2026 Indiana Early Childhood Conference Scholarship Status: Active - Scholarships currently available Geographic Scope: Indiana Event Date: May 15-16, 2026 Venue: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South…
2026 Microgrant Program Purpose: Microgrants help nonprofit staff obtain strategies and skills to enhance professional and organizational productivity. Eligible Uses: - Conferences and training…
21Wilberforce Emerging Leaders Program Status: Active training/educational program Purpose: To empower young leaders interested in promoting and protecting international religious freedom by…
360 Incubator+ Program Overview: Training and development program for media makers. Participation in this program qualifies filmmakers to compete in PitchBLACK Forum & Awards. Geographic Scope:…
4Culture: Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $100 - US $2,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The 4Culture Heritage Professional…
5 Minutes to Shine Funder: Association of Performing Arts (APAP) Overview: A storytelling opportunity at the APAP|NYC annual conference where participants share inspiring stories of creativity,…
7th Wael Almahmeed and IAS Research Training Fellowships Funder: International Atherosclerosis Society (DC, US) Website: https://athero.org/wael-fellowship-application/ Focus Area: Research training…
A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oakland Public Education Fund Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The A to Z Fund…
A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association For Anatomy Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award,…
AAAAI Travel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The AAAAI Travel…
AACN Continuing Professional Development Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association Of Critical Care Nurses Last Updated: December 10, 2024 Summary The AACN Continuing…
AAFP Foundation: Center for the History of Family Medicine Oral History Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: June 16,…
AAFP FUTURE Conference Funding Opportunity Funder: FAFP Foundation Overview: The Foundation provides financial assistance to Florida residents and students attending the American Academy of Family…
AAHPM Leadership Scholarship Focus: Leadership development and training for healthcare professionals in hospice and palliative medicine who are taking on increasing leadership roles. Geographic…
AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in HPM Program Focus: Leadership development, innovation, and deepening understanding in hospice and palliative care for early-career individuals from historically…
AAMI Foundation FWF Scholarship for Healthcare Leadership Overview: Scholarship supporting healthcare professionals pursuing leadership development and education. Focus Areas: - Healthcare leadership…
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.
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.
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.