Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 10, 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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Rotary Charities of Traverse City: Learning Fund Grant Rotary Charities of Traverse City · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The Rotary Charities of Traverse City Learning Fund Grant supports professional development for staff in 501(c)(3) organizations, Native nations, and local governments in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau Counties.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Residency Expansion American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
EDUC 1.5: Funding Opportunity to Manage the SPARK Annual Meeting Grant California Institute for Regenerative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $118K The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) invites applications for the EDUC 1.5 Funding Opportunity to manage the SPARK Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $118K
Venture Israel Fellowship Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies An intensive 15-month program that aims to nurture a diverse network of Jewish professionals eager to create robust and engaging programs focusing on the dynamic complexity of today's Israel through the lens of Jewish identity and its…	Not published	Varies
Local Delivery Grants Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Local Delivery Grants by the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society (OTS) aim to support grassroots meetings organized by its members.	Not published	Up to $2K
Black-Led Change Fellows Program Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black-Led Change Fellowship is a year-long immersive program designed to support and sustain the holistic wellbeing of Minnesota's most innovative and impactful leaders as they build resilient organizations and contribute to a strong…	Not published	Varies
Alden Fellows Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alden Fellows program, offered by the Community Foundation of Louisville, aims to empower nonprofit leaders in Jefferson County, Kentucky through professional development opportunities.	Not published	Up to $10K
LBA Annual Awards - Multiple Categories Louisville Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louisville Bar Association presents multiple annual awards honoring members of the legal community who demonstrate service, leadership, and excellence in the profession.	Not published	Varies
College for Financial Planning CFP Exam Prep Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2021. Partnership between College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan Company and CFP Board Center for Financial Planning.	Not published	Varies
Eleanor Venture Travel Grant St Vrain Valley Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $4K Provide significant travel experiences for teachers with the expectation that the learning and cultural insights gained will be brought back to the St. Vrain Valley School District and integrated into curriculum and classroom instruction.	Not published	$3K – $4K
DGF National Fellows Program The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A nine-month intensive program designed to augment the training of American writers early in their careers and enhance community among playwrights and musical theater writers.	Not published	Varies
Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant Program The Dyson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant Program supports Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofits in enhancing their administrative and programmatic capabilities.	Not published	Up to $15K
MAA GSC Grant for Innovation in Community Building and Professionalization Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The MAA GSC Grant for Innovation in Community Building and Professionalization, offered by the Medieval Academy of America, aims to foster innovative projects among graduate students.	Not published	$2K
ACNP Honorific Awards - Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award Grant American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACNP Honorific Awards - Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award recognizes an ACNP member for exemplary mentoring in neuropsychopharmacology. This award promotes the development of emerging scientists into leaders in the field.	Not published	Varies
Money for Our Movements Conference Scholarships New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · 14 scholarships awarded (2016)	Not published	14 scholarships awarded (2016)
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Community-Centered Implementation Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K 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	$25K – $100K
Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants, offered by South Arts, support the professional growth of presenters, programmers, and curators in the Southern U.S. These grants facilitate travel to conferences, workshops, and…	Not published	Up to $1K
Corporation Associates Local Section & International Chapter Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Corporation Associates Local Section & International Chapter Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), provides funding up to $1,000 for ACS local sections and international chapters.	Not published	Up to $1K
Level 1 PGA Associate Scholarship Northern California PGA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for PGA Associates at Level 1 of the Professional Golf Management Program	Not published	Varies
MRC Professional doctorate: clinical research training fellowship Grant Medical Research Council (MCR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The MRC/MND Association Lady Edith Wolfson Fellowships aim to support young clinicians in motor neurone disease research.	Not published	Varies
Morton B. Duggan, Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award American Association for Respiratory Care · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
Civic Leadership & Professional Development (CLPD) Program National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive professional development program equipping emerging and established leaders with tools to lead with courage, integrity, and purpose, rooted in Medal of Honor values. Documented Outcomes (Leader's Journey Workshop):	Not published	Varies
Advanced Skills Scholarship Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ASHG Mentorship Award Grant American Society of Human Genetics · Foundation Not published · $10K The ASHG Mentorship Award recognizes outstanding mentors within the American Society of Human Genetics, honoring those who have shown a dedicated commitment to guiding graduate students, postdocs, and fellows.	Not published	$10K

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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 10, 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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