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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Capacity-Building Grants Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $5K	~December	Up to $5K
Young Investigators Research Forum (YIRF) American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Provide guidance, tactics, and strategies to promising early-career sleep researchers to position themselves for successful careers in clinical sleep research	~December	Varies
Tina Falkner Engagement Grant American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers · Foundation ~December · Varies Financial support for professional growth of dedicated AACRAO members	~December	Varies
ConnEr Scholarship American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers · Foundation ~December · Varies Scholarship to open doors to new professional development opportunities for AACRAO members	~December	Varies
Stefan A. Fabaz Memorial Scholarship Barrett Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $1K – $5K To provide Barrett Hospital & HealthCare employees with financial access to continuing education and learning opportunities	~December	$1K – $5K
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) Healthsource of Ohio Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The postdoctoral fellowship is designed to provide in-depth training in the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model.	~January	Varies
Community-based Veterinary Pharmacy Residency Program UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation ~January · $3K – $48K	~January	$3K – $48K
PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation ~January · $3K – $48K	~January	$3K – $48K
Trinity Fellows, Marquette University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies 21-month study/work program where Fellows earn a master's degree in one of 15 fields of study while working in a substantial role with a nonprofit agency	~January	Varies
GFOA Leadership Academy in Phoenix Scholarship Government Finance Officers Association of AZ · Foundation ~January · $3K GFOAz awards two scholarships for the GFOA Leadership Academy program in Phoenix offered at Arizona State University.	~January	$3K
Wayland Public Schools Foundation Grants Program Wayland Public Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The WPSF provides teachers and administrators with critical funds to support:	~January	Varies
Mentor Hawaii Program Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii · Foundation ~January · $300 – $325 Mentor Hawaii connects young professionals with experienced mentors in their field for professional growth, networking opportunities, and leadership development.	~January	$300 – $325
Rapid Response Grants Peaks Island Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K Rapid Response Grants provide funds for new or unexpected needs that do not fit the timeline for Annual Grants. These grants are intended to address urgent community needs on Peaks Island.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Leadership Program Eastern Produce Council Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies A Professional Development Experience for Produce Professionals The Leadership Program is designed for produce professionals with less than 10 years of experience in the industry.	~January	Varies
Fellow Scholars Program Society Of Gynecologic Surgeons · Foundation ~January · Varies The SGS Fellow Scholars Program, initiated in 2014, is supported by the Nancy Frankel & Lennie Siegel fund and the Dee F. Fenner Education Fund.	~January	Varies
Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship St Mary's Hospital Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $2K The Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship provides financial support to St. Mary's colleagues who have been accepted into a nursing program of study.	~January	Up to $2K
Marilyn Brown Nursing Scholarship St Mary's Good Samaritan Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $2K A nursing scholarship program established by Marilyn Brown, a grateful patient inspired by the skill and care of St. Mary's nurses.	~January	Up to $2K
Professional Growth Grant Sanger Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Professional Growth Grants provide funds for district staff to pursue additional education in the teaching profession and professional development aligned with the District's Strategic Plan.	~February	Varies
Member Student Loan Reducer Program California School Employees Association · Foundation ~February · $500 To assist members in paying down their student loan debt	~February	$500
Impact Academy Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders Deans for Impact · Foundation ~February · $6K The Impact Academy is a year-long fellowship and career-long network that convenes outstanding deans and directors of educator-preparation programs and provides them with support and resources to foster real and lasting change within their…	~February	$6K
Ann Hammer Trinkle Nursing Scholarship South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · $5K Named nursing scholarship awarded to qualified South Florida Baptist Hospital team members pursuing nursing education.	~February	$5K
Mednick Faculty Award Va Foundation for Independent Colleges · Foundation ~February · $2K To encourage the professional development of VFIC college teachers and improve their academic competence through fellowships for research and advanced study.	~February	$2K
Betty Grimes Memorial Scholarship South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Memorial scholarship awarded to qualified South Florida Baptist Hospital team members pursuing nursing education.	~February	Varies
Laura Baker Professional Learning Grant Murray Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Named and founded in memory of long-time Murray Board of Education member Laura Baker.	~February	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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