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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Educator Grants Beaverton Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program specifically designed for educators in the Beaverton School District. Limited information is available on the website pages provided.	Not published	Varies
Institute of Physics: Early Career Researchers Fund Grant Institute of Physics · Foundation Not published · Up to £300 The Institute of Physics (IOP) offers the Early Career Researchers Fund Grant, providing up to £300 for early career researchers to attend international meetings and visit facilities.	Not published	Up to £300
International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics International Project Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics International Project Award recognizes IAAND members collaborating on community-focused projects.	Not published	$3K
FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies According to Administrative Rules 235.100 a), this grant is intended to 1) provide training, technical assistance, and high-quality supports to recipients of funding under the Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) (see Subpart A) and offer…	Not published	Varies
SHAPE America: Research Fellow Program Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The SHAPE America: Research Fellow Program recognizes dedicated members for their significant contributions to health and physical education scholarship.	Not published	Varies
AMC Leaders Scholarship American Society of Association Executives · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the association management company (AMC) community and workforce development.	Not published	Varies
Ravalli Child Care Advantage Scholarships Bitterroot Early Learning Network · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for Early Childhood Education (ECE) professionals.	Not published	Varies
Hollywood Career Launch Program Moving Picture Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies An exclusive, highly competitive entry-level talent-development initiative for college students and recent graduates aligned with MPI's vision of promoting freedom in film.	Not published	Varies
Nurse Residency Program Frederick Health Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Frederick Health offers a 12-month nurse residency program to provide clinical and educational support to Registered Nurses entering the field of nursing as new graduates.	Not published	Varies
Mālama 'ohana Scholarship International Association of Administrative Professionals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Created by Roy and Nora Onishi, the Mālama 'ohana Scholarship is for members from Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty Award California Dental Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Acknowledges and supports eligible faculty affiliated with California's dental schools for their exceptional leadership, innovation, collaboration, compassion, philanthropic spirit and integrity in dental education.	Not published	Varies
National Register Internship Travel Scholarship Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The National Register Internship Travel Scholarship, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, offers financial assistance to psychology doctoral students for relocation to their predoctoral internship sites.	Not published	$1K
Professional Advancement Scholarships: Scholarships for Graduating Pharmacy Students Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $1K The ASHP Foundation offers Professional Advancement Scholarships for up to 13 graduating pharmacy students to attend the 2025 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.	Not published	$1K
Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Indiana CPA Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K This scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursuing their accounting degree and entry into the CPA profession.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Professional Advancement Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Professional Advancement Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, recognizes the dedication of newly registered dietitian nutritionists and technicians.	Not published	Up to $1K
Herb Kohl: Principal Leadership Award - Public School Principals & Administrators Grant Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Herb Kohl Principal Leadership Award aims to honor and support exemplary school administrators in Wisconsin. Award recipients, including up to 17 principals annually, receive $6,000 grants for personal and school development.	Not published	$6K
CCI Quick Grant Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 The CCI Quick Grant program offers financial support to artists and nonprofit arts organizations in San Francisco and San José.	Not published	Up to $600
Classroom Grants (Annual) Shorewood Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development · Foundation Not published · $450 – $44K SEED was established in 2003 to promote excellence in Shorewood's public schools. The foundation believes strong schools equal a strong community and aligns its giving with the District's annual and long-term strategic priorities.	Not published	$450 – $44K
Betty Kirke Excellence in Research Award Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Betty Kirke Excellence in Research Award honors outstanding scholarship by recognizing the best abstract proposal presented at the annual symposium.	Not published	Up to $1K
FCCF Capacity Building Grants Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The FCCF Capacity Building Grants offer up to $10,000 for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County to enhance their effectiveness.	Not published	Up to $10K
Educator Grants Brookline Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To support educators in pursuing professional development opportunities that renew their motivation and enhance their teaching, including experiential learning like traveling to study languages or cultures.	Not published	Varies
Longevity Career Mentoring Program Umkc Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed for faculty members who wish to:	Not published	Varies
URM Travel Grants American Economic Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The URM Travel Grants, established by the American Economic Association (AEA), support junior faculty from underrepresented minority groups in economics, including American Indian, Black, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander individuals.	Not published	Up to $1K
Katie Fields Bell Teacher Fellow Award Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award recognizing outstanding educators who demonstrate commitment to bettering students' lives and embodying the values of the Medal of Honor: Patriotism, Citizenship, Courage, Integrity, Sacrifice, and Commitment.	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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