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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John H. Graham IV Fund ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John H. Graham IV Fund was established in 2020 by the ASAE Board of Directors with the support of ASAE Past Chairs and ASAE Fellows, in celebration of the life and legacy of John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE.	Not published	Varies
Pamela G. Montgomery Nonprofit Leadership Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Pamela G. Montgomery Nonprofit Leadership Fund aims to provide essential leadership training and professional development for nonprofit leaders, particularly addressing the needs of newcomers and seasoned professionals.	Not published	Up to $1K
NCSHRM Certification Grant (Spring) North Carolina Society for Human · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant to support HR professionals pursuing SHRM certifications (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) and professional development.	Not published	Varies
Professional Advancement Scholarships: Pharmacist Scholarships for the ASHP Conference for Leaders Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $1K The ASHP Foundation offers Professional Advancement Scholarships to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and graduating pharmacy students for attending national meetings.	Not published	$1K
CFU Sabbatical The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of CFU's coordinated initiatives across the leadership lifecycle designed to Attract, Empower, and Connect Utah's social sector leaders.	Not published	Varies
APS-NEH Sabbatical Fellowships American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum invites applications from mid-career or senior scholars in all fields seeking sabbatical support for the completion of a book project.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants (South Arts) The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Ongoing · Up to $1K Grants offering support for artistic planning and professional development needs of Southern presenters, programmers, or curators. Support artistic planning and professional development	Ongoing	Up to $1K
Alma Natura Trust International Scholarship Grant National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · $2K The Alma Natura Trust International Scholarship, awarded by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, supports wildlife rehabilitators from abroad by funding their participation in the NWRA Symposium.	Not published	$2K
Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Credential and Grant Program Cobb Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K In late 1993, a group of Cobb business leaders recognized the community’s need for a vehicle to invest in its future.	Not published	$5K
Educator Leadership Evanstonskokie District 65 Educational Foundation (Foundation 65) · Foundation Not published · Varies Uplift and co-create a space for educators to re-energize, connect, and support one another as they work to transform themselves, students, and their schools.	Not published	Varies
Gwendolyn Rossell Memorial Continuing Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Gwendolyn Rossell Memorial Continuing Education Award, provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, supports public health nutritionists in pursuing short-term educational programs.	Not published	Up to $1K
Resident Artist Program (RAP) Mabou Mines Development Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Mabou Mines Resident Artist Program offers NYC-based, early-career artists the opportunity to work in residence at Mabou Mines over five months to strengthen their practice and experiment with performance ideas.	Not published	$2K
Internship Grants Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging · Foundation Not published · $6K – $48K LeadingAge PA is committed to increasing student awareness of diverse career opportunities in the aging services sector.	Not published	$6K – $48K
Faculty/Educator Grant Program (General) Washington Township Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support ordinary and extraordinary grant requests from faculty across the Washington Township Schools District.	Not published	Varies
Kim Marchell Endowed Scholarship Bethany Homes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Established in memory of Kim Marchell, who served as Quality Improvement Coordinator at Bethany Retirement Living for more than eleven years beginning in 1993.	Not published	$500
Teachers Learning Abroad Summer 2026 English Speaking Union of the United States - National Headquarters · Foundation Not published · Varies The ESU unlocks opportunities to educators, students and lifelong learners to live and learn in the United Kingdom on programs ranging from one week to one year.	Not published	Varies
Beebe Fellowship Program National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies The Beebe Fellowship program provides an opportunity for a scientist to contribute to fundamental science at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation in Hiroshima, Japan.	Not published	Varies
Teen Engagement and Wellness Initiative Jewish Federation of Orange County · Foundation Not published · $240K A multi-year strategic philanthropy initiative designed to incubate and strengthen Jewish tween and teen programs in Orange County.	Not published	$240K
Canada Program Funding For Harvard Faculty, Departments, and Schools Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Canada Program provides funding opportunities for Harvard faculty, departments, and schools to explore Canadian topics through research and visits from Canadian scholars and public figures.	Not published	Varies
Guarantors of Brain: Travel Grants Guarantors of Brain · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,200 The Guarantors of Brain offers travel grants to support doctoral and post-doctoral researchers attending scientific meetings relevant to their work.	Not published	Up to £1,200
Scripps Howard Fellowship Scripps Howard Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scripps Howard Foundation supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company with special emphasis on excellence in journalism.	Not published	Varies
Learning & Leadership Grants The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Learning & Leadership Grants support educators in enhancing their professional development and leadership skills.	Not published	Up to $5K
Filmmakers Program Greater Philadelphia Film Office · Foundation Not published · Varies Seminars, business and technical training designed to nurture aspiring and experienced film professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area.	Not published	Varies
The Scottie W. Cox Memorial Scholarship of NCCCLA Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Scottie W. Cox Memorial Scholarship of NCCCLA supports employees of learning resources centers in North Carolina pursuing advanced degrees in library and information studies.	Not published	$1K

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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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