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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Caren S. Franzini Fellowship Grant CDFA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caren S. Franzini Fellowship, established in 2017 by the CDFA Board, honors the leadership of Caren Franzini, a former CEO of NJEDA.	Not published	Varies
ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Varies The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching, sponsored by the ACS Division of Education, is given each year in recognition of excellence in teaching by a resident and to emphasize teaching as an important…	Not published	Varies
Transition to Independence Grant ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant support to members at various points in their careers	Not published	Varies
WV Humanities Fellowship Grant The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The WV Humanities Fellowship, offered by the West Virginia Humanities Council, provides $3,000 to support research and writing projects in the humanities for teachers, college faculty, and independent scholars.	Not published	$3K
Sheva Early Childhood Directors Institute Jewish Community Centers Association of North America · Foundation Not published · $1.9M A comprehensive leadership training program for early childhood education (ECE) directors at JCCs, designed to equip them with critical resources, tools, and skills to lead high-quality early childhood programs.	Not published	$1.9M
7th Wael Almahmeed and IAS Research Training Fellowships International Atherosclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Research training fellowship program. Specific eligibility criteria, award amounts, and detailed requirements are not detailed in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
AAHPM Leadership Scholarship American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies Within the field of medicine, particularly palliative care, there are limited resources, funding, and opportunities for leadership training, skill development, and coaching.	Not published	Varies
The Nest (Well-being Program) Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nest is a well-being program that aims to elevate the overall well-being of educators by addressing key drivers such as:	Not published	Varies
NIAF DiLella Fellows National Italian American Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program for young professionals or academics, named after DiLella.	Not published	Varies
James McKeen Cattell Sabbatical Grant James M Cattell Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The James McKeen Cattell Sabbatical Grant, provided by the James McKeen Cattell Fund, offers supplementary financial support for psychologists' sabbaticals.	Not published	Up to $40K
Service Leadership Program Training Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide funding for leadership and development training for Florida's Service Leadership Programs.	Not published	Varies
Mary Jane O'Neill Fellowship in International Eye Banking Eye Bank Association of America · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program supporting eye banking professionals with international experience and training.	Not published	Varies
T.E.A.C.H. Minnesota Scholarships Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships for early childhood educators pursuing credentials and professional development Scholarship program to support early educators in accessing professional development and credential opportunities.	Not published	Varies
NAES Outreach Fund Grant National Association of Episcopal Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Professional development funding for member schools to support outreach and professional growth initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Employee BSN Nursing Scholarship Liberty Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional education scholarships provided to nursing employees continuing their nursing education at the BSN level.	Not published	Varies
Never Give Up, Never Back Down – Richard K. Urey Memorial Fund Professional Development Grant The Community's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports individuals in behavioral health fields by helping them pay for training, certifications, or licensures in behavioral health and addiction recovery.	Not published	Varies
Scaffolding for Practicing Artists (SPA) Program The Map Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SPA is MAP Fund's coaching and strategic support program for practicing artists. Described as "Every artist deserves SPA," this program provides ongoing support beyond traditional grants.	Not published	Varies
Lymphoma Scientific Research Mentoring Program (LSRMP) Grant Lymphoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Lymphoma Scientific Research Mentoring Program (LSRMP), offered by the Lymphoma Research Foundation, provides essential mentorship and education for clinical fellows and junior faculty focusing on lymphoma research.	Not published	$10K
Professional Excellence Grants National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The NEA Professional Excellence Grants aim to empower state and local affiliates by providing funding for innovative practices and resources that enhance the education profession.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Long-term International Fellowship Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $60K The Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) offers vital support to early-career oncologists in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), enabling them to enhance their training through mentorship in the U.S., Canada, or Europe.	Not published	$60K
The Meral Güçeri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Meral Güçeri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant offers financial assistance to English language professionals for attending the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo.	Not published	Up to $3K
A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $2K The A.J. Ladman Exemplary Service Award, presented by the American Association for Anatomy, recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional service and mentorship in anatomical sciences.	Not published	$2K
Intercultural Leadership Institute First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A program by First Peoples Fund focused on developing intercultural leadership among Native artists and culture bearers.	Not published	Varies
Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Grant Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship, awarded by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO), supports the professional development of design and building professionals.	Not published	$50K

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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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