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 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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Mid-Atlantic Working Group Practitioner Meeting Scholarships (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to healthcare professionals to attend Mid-Atlantic Working Group Practitioner Meetings. Facilitates networking and knowledge sharing among practitioners in the region.	Not published	Varies
Artist Professional Development Mini Grants North Central Mass Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Http://www.fitchburgartmuseum.org/Artist-Mini-Grants.php	Not published	$500 – $2K
Hilton HHonors Teacher Treks Program Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development program that sponsors U.S. teachers to travel internationally to countries of their choice, with expectation that they will infuse their K-12 curriculum with cultural knowledge and experiences from their journey.	Not published	Varies
Young Professionals Network (YPN) The Eurasia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies YPN is a professional development network that helps prepare the next generation of experts and leaders focusing on the Eurasia region.	Not published	Varies
Member Reimbursement Subsidy California School Employees Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to help pay for various opportunities that:	Not published	Varies
Short-term Travel Grant The Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The OHF's short-term travel grant supports postdoctoral and mid-career researchers to receive hands-on training for up to 3 months in advanced host institutions or laboratories.	Rolling	Varies
Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award Florida Physical Therapy Association Group · Foundation Not published · $300 The Outstanding CI Award honors a Clinical Instructor (CI) who has demonstrated a consistent, exemplary commitment to education.	Not published	$300
Sabbatical Program Grant Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Sabbatical Program by the Rasmuson Foundation supports nonprofit leaders in Alaska by providing grants of $50,000 for 90 to 120 days of leadership sabbaticals.	Not published	$50K
Scholarship Fund Collington Episcopal Life Care Community Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide tuition assistance to employees for continuing education.	Not published	Varies
Mid-Career Professional Development Grant Forecast Public Art · Foundation Not published · $5K The Mid-Career Professional Development Grant is designed for Minnesota-based mid-career artists aiming to enhance their public art careers.	Not published	$5K
Brightwork Grants: Professional Development North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K The Brightwork Grants: Professional Development, initiated by the North Carolina Arts Council, aims to support visual artists in their professional growth.	Not published	$2K
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Art History Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Art History provides crucial support for recent PhD graduates and scholars from multicultural and underrepresented backgrounds in the field of art history.	Not published	$10K
Emerging Creator Fellowship Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program developed out of ASC's belief that investing directly in creative individuals makes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community more sustainable. Targeted toward emerging/early-career artists.	Not published	Varies
STFM Resident Teacher Award Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
Dr. Lou Halamek Pediatric Simulation Excellence Award American Academy of Pediatrics · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Lou Halamek Pediatric Simulation Excellence Award was created in recognition of the significant contributions to pediatric simulation made by Dr. Lou Halamek, who has been instrumental in leading and mentoring others in valuable…	Not published	Varies
UNC-Duke Collaborative Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance Grants in New York City The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · US $5,000 - US $200,000 The New York Community Trust offers Technical Assistance Grants aimed at enhancing the management capacity of nonprofits in New York City.	Not published	US $5,000 - US $200,000
Summit Apple Tree Fund Scholarship Summit County Child Care Resource & Referral Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summit Apple Tree Fund is designed to assist early childhood professionals in advancing their education to improve the lives of children and families in Summit County.	Not published	Varies
Physician Scholarship & Grant Program - PSOGI (Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International) (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to physicians to attend the biennial PSOGI conference. Offers opportunity to gain knowledge from leading experts regarding clinical and scientific information and innovative treatments.	Not published	Varies
SHAPE America Research Grant Program Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · $600K Over $600,000 in funding has been awarded through the SHAPE America Research Grant Program since its inception in 1997.	Not published	$600K
Project Kindle Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides highly motivated teachers with training and experience needed to bring a group of their students into the field on Earthwatch expeditions.	Not published	Varies
Fellowships for Faculty- Career Enhancement Fellowship Grant Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Career Enhancement Fellowship, offered by Citizens & Scholars, supports junior faculty from diverse backgrounds in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.	Not published	Up to $35K
Patty Zimmermann Professional Development Fellowship Fund International Film Seminars Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A new fellowship fund established in honor of the late Patty Zimmermann (1956-2023), a pioneering scholar, filmmaker, and advocate for documentary cinema and media activism.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Sabbatical Grant Program The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Nonprofit Sabbatical Grant Program, funded by The Colorado Health Foundation, offers up to $100,000 to support nonprofit leaders in Colorado.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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.

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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