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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LOFT Fellowship (Leaders on the Fast Track) The Leadership Network · Foundation Not published · $9K – $108K Senior leaders with at least 2 election cycles of experience on political campaigns or in public service roles (Capitol Hill, state government, etc.). Relevant prior roles include: Applications for the 2025 cohort are currently CLOSED.	Not published	$9K – $108K
Educator Advisory Committee (EAC) Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative committee of Chicago Public Schools educators (teachers and principals) who advise The Chicago Public Education Fund and work together to develop solutions for school improvement.	Not published	Varies
Julie Robinson Emerging Leader Professional Development Scholarship Texas City Management Association · Foundation Not published · $5K Designed to provide a TCMA member with a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a national training event that will help launch their career	Not published	$5K
Leadership Coaching Program Hispanic Ministry Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Personalized coaching services for emerging and established leaders in ministry and nonprofit contexts	Rolling	Varies
SEMAC: Arts Management Training Grant Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 SEMAC: Arts Management Training grants are designed to assist nonprofit arts groups in southeastern Minnesota by funding participation in management education workshops.	Not published	Up to $300
LINLA Innovation Grants Long Island Nursery & Landscape Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K LINLA awards innovation grants to support projects that provide value to the horticulture and landscape industry on Long Island.	Not published	$10K
PCRF: Emerging Investigator Fellowship Grant Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) offers the Emerging Investigator Fellowship Grant to support post-doctoral fellowships and clinical investigator training for promising pediatric cancer researchers.	Not published	Up to $75K
Gerald B. Healy, MD, FACS, Traveling Mentorship Fellowship American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Varies The colleagues and friends of Dr. Gerald B. Healy have established funding for an annual mentoring fellowship program in his honor. Mentorship is one of the hallmarks of academic and professional success.	Not published	Varies
ACPA Professional Scholarships (incl. David P. Kuehn Speech Scholarship) American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association awards a slate of annual Professional Scholarships to students and early-career professionals training in cleft/craniofacial care fields, including the David P. Kuehn Speech Scholarship…	Not published	Varies
Horizon Fellowship Horizon Institute for Public Service · Foundation Not published · $3K – $113K The Horizon Fellowship places experts in emerging technologies in federal agencies, congressional offices and committees, and leading think tanks in Washington, DC for up to two years.	Not published	$3K – $113K
Honor Your Mentor Funds (Multiple Named Funds) Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize the incredible people who have advanced neurosurgery. Each mentor fund has a specific purpose, and donations fund a chosen research or educational endeavor in the mentor's name across a variety of subspecialties.	Not published	Varies
Lisa Ross Memorial Scholarship Aabc Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Provides the registration fee for the AABC Birth Institute (the annual convention of the American Association of Birth Centers), as well as a $500 stipend for travel and lodging.	Not published	$500
Clinician Membership – Free CME (Select States) Foundation for Children with Neuroimmune · Foundation Not published · Varies Free membership program for clinicians in select states/areas providing exclusive access to on-demand CME content, digital PANS guides, expert consultation panels, and additional resources.	Not published	Varies
NWRA: Rachel Fischoff Educational Scholarship Grant National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · $650 The NWRA: Rachel Fischoff Educational Scholarship offers a $650 credit certificate for wildlife rehabilitators to access NWRA educational resources, symposium fees, and membership dues.	Not published	$650
EDUC 1.12: Funding Opportunity to Manage the CIRM Annual Trainee Network Conference Grant California Institute for Regenerative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $426K The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is offering a funding opportunity through EDUC 1.12 to manage the Annual Trainee Network Conference.	Not published	Up to $426K
Dr. Bob Urata Hospice Education Fund Bartlett Regional Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund established to support healthcare professionals in Juneau, Alaska pursuing hospice-focused education and/or training.	Not published	Varies
21Wilberforce Emerging Leaders Program 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center · Foundation Not published · Varies To empower young leaders interested in promoting and protecting international religious freedom by providing tangible and effective IRF advocacy skills	Not published	Varies
Civic Engagement Microgrants Initiative Grant Researchamerica · Foundation Not published · Varies Building trust in science and with local communities and with policymakers through public engagement is an essential skill for scientists to develop.	Not published	Varies
Eli Lilly Continuing Education Accredited Grant Eli Lilly and Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K Lilly provides grants and/or charitable contributions for all of our areas of focus through the Lilly Grant Office (LGO).	Not published	Up to $250K
Scholarship Fund Collington Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide tuition assistance to employees for continuing education. The purpose of the fund is to enhance job performance, improve job satisfaction, and increase Collington staff retention.	Not published	Varies
H. E. Butt Foundation Policy Fellowship Resource Center for Congregational Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies An exciting opportunity for recent master's level graduates seeking hands-on experience impacting state-level policy through research, education, and networking.	Not published	Varies
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation Challenge Match Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Established in 2016. Celebrates the life of its namesake and focuses on empowering women and other underrepresented populations through education.	Not published	$5K – $10K
The Laura Davis “Aim for Your Dreams” Educator Award Grant John Randolph Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Laura Davis 'Aim for Your Dreams' Educator Award empowers educators at J.E.J. Moore Middle School by providing financial support for professional development and classroom resources.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Resident Scholar Program (RSP) Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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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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