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 state and 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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Career Enhancement Fellowship Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeks to increase the presence of underrepresented junior and other faculty members in the humanities, social sciences, and arts by creating career development opportunities for selected Fellows with promising research projects.	Not published	Varies
ECPWG Professional Development Grant The Wildlife Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The ECPWG Professional Development Grant, offered by The Wildlife Society, supports early career professionals in their pursuit of growth opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Mary C. Zahasky Memorial Continuing Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The Mary C. Zahasky Memorial Continuing Education Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, provides funding for continuing education to Academy members in Dietetics.	Not published	Up to $250
Laura Penny Community Impact Award The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · $1K Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this award recognizes women making positive changes in the lives of women and girls. The award honors women leaders in community organizing and advocacy.	Not published	$1K
Career Bridge Research Grant Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Childhood skin diseases are associated with severe burden on patients, families, and health care providers.	Not published	Varies
International Learning Communities State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To create a forum for principals from around the world to come together to discuss common issues in instructional leadership and provide mutual learning experiences.	Not published	Varies
AMC Leaders Scholarship ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AMC Leaders Scholarship supports the association management company (AMC) community and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Young Investigators Research Forum Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Young Investigators Research Forum offers a unique opportunity for early career sleep scientists to enhance their research skills.	Not published	Varies
NNLM Region 3 Student Development Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The NNLM Region 3 Student Development Award aims to enhance the skills of library and information science (LIS) students by providing them opportunities to engage with health sciences and develop professional capabilities.	Not published	Up to $3K
NYSIR and Utica National Insurance School Facilities Managers' Academy Scholarships Nassau County School Facilities Associat · Foundation Not published · Varies NYSIR and Utica National Insurance each offer five scholarships each year for SFA members to attend the Spring or Winter School Facilities Managers' Academy.	Not published	Varies
Community Practice Innovation Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Community Practice Innovation Award by the Rheumatology Research Foundation aims to foster innovative ideas from the rheumatology community that enhance practice implementation and sustainability.	Not published	Up to $80K
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) The District of Columbia Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K Provides interest-free, forgivable loans to help DC's legal aid attorneys pay down their educational debt.	Not published	Up to $12K
Andrew W. Mellon Connecting Communities to Collections Program - Early Career Fellowships Field Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CMAB Artist Career Development Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMAB Artist Career Development Grant (funded by the McKnight Foundation) supports Region 7W artists (18+, MN resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright) with projects, training opportunities, creative time, or purchases that help…	Not published	Varies
Andrew W. Mellon Connecting Communities to Collections Program - Knowledge Exchanges and Workshops Field Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies 1. Knowledge Exchanges - Community Visits to Field Museum 2.	Not published	Varies
The Center for Children and Families Grant Living Well Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant to support expansion of trauma-informed education and services for mental health for children experiencing hardship and trauma.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA NYTAP Professional Development Consulting Program Council of Literary Magazines and Presses · Foundation Not published · Varies CLMP's NYSCA NYTAP Professional Development Consulting Program offers NYS publishers the opportunity to apply for funds to support 10-15 hours of work with a professional consultant experienced in the literary publishing field.	Not published	Varies
St. Ann's Community Employee Scholarship Program St Ann's Home for the Aged · Foundation Not published · Varies A philanthropically-funded scholarship program that supports St. Ann's Community employees pursuing further education and skill development in healthcare and related fields.	Not published	Varies
AIA Seattle Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship The Seattle Chapter American Institute of Archite · Foundation Not published · $5K Seeks to expand the experience and leadership opportunities of young professionals, encourage cross-cultural dialogue in the profession, and share knowledge from architecture practice around the globe with members in the Puget Sound.	Not published	$5K
PEP UP! Your Practice Professional Learning Grants Public Education Partners · Foundation Not published · $750 PEP is committed to uplifting the teaching profession by investing in the professional growth of educators. The program provides funding for self-selected professional development opportunities that support educator retention and success.	Not published	$750
Royal Canin Resident Support Program American College of Veterinary Dermatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K This program offers dermatology residents webinars to strengthen nutrition knowledge, add to professional development, and provide mental health resources while offering incentives in return.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program, sponsored by the American Chemical Society, honors exceptional graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences.	Not published	Varies
SAH Membership Grant for Emerging Professionals Society of Architectural Historians · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance to increase accessibility of SAH membership	Not published	Varies
Access 4 Opportunity Scholarship Atlanta Apartment Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship aims to break down barriers to participation for underrepresented individuals in the multifamily housing industry by providing financial assistance to engage in key AAA events, education, and professional development.	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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