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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Eller Executive Education ACMA Membership Scholarship Arizona City County Management Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship offered through Eller Executive Education at the University of Arizona in partnership with ACMA for the new "Executives in Government" leadership program.	Not published	Varies
New Generations Service Exchange Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A short-term, customizable exchange program for young professionals to combine professional development goals with humanitarian service.	Not published	Varies
CAP Informatics Award Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CAP Informatics Award provides funding up to $1,200 to assist pathology residents in attending informatics-focused educational sessions at the CAP Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, from September 13-16, 2025.	Not published	Up to $1K
Kenneth Black Bursaries for People in Employment Grant Hardy Plant Society · Foundation Not published · £100 - £1,000 The Kenneth Black Bursaries, funded by the Hardy Plant Society, support individuals in horticulture through grants ranging from £100 to £1,000.	Not published	£100 - £1,000
ASOR: Annual Meeting Registration Scholarships Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASOR Annual Meeting Registration Scholarships, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research, aim to support current ASOR members in need by providing scholarships of 25%, 50%, or full registration fees for the annual meeting.	Not published	Varies
Steve Sullivan Professional Development Funding Grant Mibor Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Steve Sullivan Professional Development Funding Grant, offered by the REALTOR® Foundation, aims to enhance the capabilities of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in central Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Ronnie M. Cole CLE Scholarship The South Carolina Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $35K – $60K Financial assistance for South Carolina Bar members to afford continuing legal education (CLE) credits.	Rolling	$35K – $60K
Henry Luce Foundation Grant - Mid-Career Faculty Study Albion College · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
Fund for Excellence in Education Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fund for Excellence in Education Grants provides funding opportunities for classroom teachers in Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
ASPET Travel Awards Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The ASPET Travel Awards aim to support the professional development of young scientists attending the ASPET Annual Meeting. Eligible participants include undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers who are ASPET members.	Not published	Up to $1K
Kashrus Training Program Star-K Certification Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Intensive educational seminar for rabbanim, kollel fellows, and others serving in klei kodesh (rabbinical positions) who have studied Yorah Deah. The program trains the next generation of leaders in kashrus in the U.S. and around the world.	Not published	Varies
Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship supports US-based orthopaedic surgery residents in their third, fourth, or fifth year of training, providing them with funding and mentorship to attend the AOSSM Annual Meeting and connect with early career members.	Not published	Varies
Agricultural Economics Trade Fellow Program Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies A specialized fellowship program designed for agricultural economists focusing on international trade and agricultural policy.	Not published	Varies
George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship Defense Credit Union Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $218K Provide funds for volunteers, management, and/or staff of DCUC member credit unions interested in furthering their credit union education, knowledge, and leadership skills. Natalie Rogers, DCUC Executive Assistant	Not published	$218K
Faculty Development Award ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AUA Leadership in Education, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) Grant Program American Urological Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2021, the Leadership in Education, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) Program supports urology residents from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in urologic research.	Not published	Varies
Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, aims to honor dietetics professionals who demonstrate originality and innovation in food and…	Not published	$2K
PES Rising Star Grant Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The PES Rising Star Grant is a research grant aimed at supporting fellows in Pediatric Endocrinology. With a funding limit of $2500 for one year, the PES plans to award approximately 5 grants annually.	Not published	Up to $3K
SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents, offered by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation, provides $2,000 to support medical students and residents attending the SLEEP meeting.	Not published	$2K
Quality and Safety Improvement Scholars Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A faculty development program focused on quality and safety improvement in pediatrics.	Not published	Varies
The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund: Minde Browning Professional Development Fund Grant The Indianapolis Foundation (a CICF affiliate) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Minde Browning Professional Development Fund Grant, established by The Indianapolis Foundation, supports professional development activities for library staff in Marion County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Frederick Green Memorial Nutrition Communications Experience Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Frederick Green Memorial Nutrition Communications Experience Award is designed to enhance the skills of nutrition and dietetics students in media and public relations through a paid experience with an Academy RD member.	Not published	$3K
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Forum Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $200K Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries…	Not published	$75K – $200K
Grants for Members in Training Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies National (United States) – grants support attendance at the COS Annual Summer Meeting	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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