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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JPB Research/EBP Grant Daisy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The JPB Research/EBP Grant, provided by the DAISY Foundation, supports nurse-led research or evidence-based projects focusing on patients with cancer or autoimmune diseases.	Not published	Up to $3K
Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-Grants Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-Grants support staff and volunteers of watershed organizations in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	Up to $500
Ochsner Health's Administrative Fellowship Grant Ochsner Health System · Foundation Not published · Varies Ochsner Health's Administrative Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to gain extensive training in healthcare leadership.	Not published	Varies
Thad Studstill Memorial Conference Scholarship Georgia Recreation and Park Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Conference scholarship program for parks and recreation professionals. Specific eligibility requirements and award details available through application materials.	Not published	Varies
AIMSE Mentorship Program Association of Investment Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIMSE Mentorship Program connects experienced professionals with emerging talent in the investment management sales and marketing industry.	Not published	Varies
AMA: ChangeMedEd Innovation Grant American Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K The AMA ChangeMedEd Innovation Grant empowers medical educators to drive transformative changes in medical education.	Not published	$30K
JWDDBF: SupportSTEM Grant Program The Joe W and Dorothy D Brown · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The JWDDBF: SupportSTEM Grant Program aims to enhance STEM education in K-12 schools in Louisiana and Mississippi by funding innovative curriculum implementation and instructional support.	Not published	Up to $30K
Career Development Award Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation for Scientific Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Award program supporting career development of researchers. Available through programs both in Italy and at Harvard Medical School.	Not published	Varies
CCPU Training Fund Tuition Assistance SEIU Education and Support Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The Tuition Assistance Fund supports family child care providers in reaching their professional development goals related to higher education and their work as family childcare providers.	Not published	$5K
AAOP Mentorship Program American Academy of Orofacial Pain · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist AAOP members who are new to orofacial pain by matching them with experienced providers for guidance and professional development.	Not published	Varies
Master Beekeeper Program (MBP) North Carolina State Beekeepers Assoc Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Educational certification program for beekeepers seeking advanced knowledge and credentials through testing and practical examinations.	Not published	Varies
Library Innovation Lab Grant California Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies _UPDATE: Following the abrupt termination of federal NEH funding, California Humanities has suspended all programs and grant cycles until further notice._ Welcoming Immigrants at America’s Public Libraries Library Innovation Lab provides…	Not published	Varies
ALISE Diversity Travel Award to the ALISE Annual Conference Grant Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) · Foundation Not published · $750 The ALISE Diversity Travel Award promotes diversity in library and information science by providing financial support for underrepresented professionals and students.	Not published	$750
Leadership Development Scholarship Texas City Management Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to encourage and assist TCMA members by providing them access to educational and professional development opportunities	Not published	Varies
PeDRA Research Fellowships Program Grant Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The PeDRA Research Fellowships Program offers support for one year of mentored research in pediatric dermatology, targeting post-graduate trainees and medical students.	Not published	Up to $25K
inSTEM Alumni Program National Science and Technology Medals Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An opportunity to continue to solidify community-wide relationships amongst inSTEM Scholar alumni and to perpetuate a feeling of belonging and support as inSTEM alums navigate their professional and academic careers.	Not published	Varies
BOMA Greater Phoenix Scholarship Program Building Owners and Managers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The BOMA Greater Phoenix Scholarship Program provides financial education assistance toward further education and professional development for eligible applicants — current Principal members in good standing of BOMA Greater Phoenix (a…	Not published	Varies
Academy of Research Mentors in Anesthesiology (ARMA) Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Education & Provident Fund Grant Confederation of Forest Industries · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Education & Provident Fund Grant, established by the Confederation of Forest Industries, aims to support the professional development of Confor members in the forestry sector.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Special Opportunity Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Special Opportunity Grant, offered by the University of Rochester, supports students in the Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Certificate program.	Not published	Up to $2K
ACF: Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Athens County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis.	Not published	Varies
Local President Release Grant National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local President Release Grant, offered by the National Education Association, aims to support local associations by providing financial assistance for the release of local presidents.	Not published	Varies
Early independence: clinician scientist fellowship Grant Medical Research Council (MCR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lady Edith Wolfson Fellowship programme, in collaboration with the MND Association and the Medical Research Council, aims to cultivate future scientific leaders in motor neurone disease (MND) research.	Not published	Varies
NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program National Black Child Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Fosters Black leaders committed to creating an equitable and just future for Black children and families.	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 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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