Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 29, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,260 active professional development grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 11 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 573 list an award amount, with a median of $2,750.
- Grants tracked
- 1,260
- from 813 funders
- Median award
- $2,750
- middle half $1,000–$11K
- Total listed funding
- $29.4M
- across 573 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 26
- 65 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Capacity-Building Grants Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $5K | |
| Young Investigators Research Forum (YIRF) American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Provide guidance, tactics, and strategies to promising early-career sleep researchers to position themselves for successful careers in clinical sleep research | |
| Tina Falkner Engagement Grant American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers · Foundation ~December · Varies Financial support for professional growth of dedicated AACRAO members | |
| ConnEr Scholarship American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers · Foundation ~December · Varies Scholarship to open doors to new professional development opportunities for AACRAO members | |
| Stefan A. Fabaz Memorial Scholarship Barrett Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $1K – $5K To provide Barrett Hospital & HealthCare employees with financial access to continuing education and learning opportunities | |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship in Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Healthsource of Ohio Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The postdoctoral fellowship is designed to provide in-depth training in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. | |
| Community-based Veterinary Pharmacy Residency Program UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation ~January · $3K – $48K | |
| PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation ~January · $3K – $48K | |
| Trinity Fellows, Marquette University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies 21-month study/work program where Fellows earn a master's degree in one of 15 fields of study while working in a substantial role with a nonprofit agency | |
| GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix Scholarship Government Finance Officers Association of AZ · Foundation ~January · $3K GFOAz awards two scholarships for the GFOA Leadership Academy program in Phoenix offered at Arizona State University. |
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Professional development grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 26 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 65 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 443 35%
- No deadline published
- 726 58%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 65 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
813 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 1,260 active professional development grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 29, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do professional development grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 1,260 professional development grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 29, 2026, 573 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,750, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $11K. The largest is $6.4M. 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, 813 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are professional development grants for nonprofits due?
Of 1,260 grants listed, 26 accept applications on a rolling basis, 65 have a published upcoming deadline, 443 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 726 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% 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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