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 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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2025-2026 ESC Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) Funding Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $400K The 2025-2026 ESC Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) Funding Grant, offered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance public education by certifying ESC teams as TSL Lead Coaches and TSL Performance Management Data Specialists.	Not published	$400K
Member Career Grant California School Employees Association · Foundation Not published · $1K To help offset the cost of furthering education for CSEA members	Not published	$1K
Humboldt Child Care Stabilization Fund - Educational Loan Forgiveness Arcata Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Region 4 Professional Development Awards Year 5 (2025-2026) Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $3K The Region 4 Professional Development Awards for 2025-2026 foster the growth of health information access and data science skills among network members.	Not published	$3K
Professional Development Scholarships Tucson Values Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 Tucson Values Teachers believes that ongoing learning is essential for educator success.	Not published	Up to $250
Cooperative Leadership Sponsorships Grant Ralph K. Morris Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $2K The Ralph K. Morris Foundation offers Cooperative Leadership Sponsorships to support training and professional development for emerging leaders, especially from rural areas.	Not published	$300 – $2K
Bethel Nursing Scholarship Bethel Lutheran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
TESOL Awards for International Participation Grant Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The TESOL Awards for International Participation aims to enhance the involvement of global presenters at the annual TESOL convention.	Not published	Up to $3K
Early Career Professional Development Award Grant Kentucky Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · $500 The KAS Early Career Professional Development Award provides monetary support to post-secondary instructors in the first five years of their careers.	Not published	$500
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network (SSMN) serves the over 1,800 alumni of the Sloan Scholar graduate fellowship programs.	Not published	Varies
ASHP Foundation Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP) Training Awards Program Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $1K The ASHP Foundation Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP) Training Awards Program supports pharmacists engaged in CSP responsibilities by providing educational sessions and training opportunities.	Not published	$1K
Peggy Girshman Idea Grant program National Association of Science · Foundation Not published · Varies Since its inception in 2010, more than $450,000 has been awarded by NASW's Peggy Girshman Idea Grants program for projects that benefit science writing and its practitioners.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Grant Program Regional Arts & Culture Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to enrich our communities through arts and culture. We envision a thriving region, powered by creativity, with arts and culture in every neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
IFPDA Foundation Curatorial Travel Grant Program Ifpda Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Provides funding for institutionally-based print curators to attend the annual IFPDA Print Fair in New York City.	Not published	$2K
AVMF Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AVMF Veterinary Pharmacology Fellowship — supports training/research in veterinary pharmacology. FLAG for detail.	Not published	Varies
ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $14K – $15K The ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future program offers summer opportunities for current PhD students in the humanities and social sciences to engage with organizations addressing the evolving American…	Not published	$14K – $15K
LeCount R. Davis, CFP® Endowed Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Created to support the next generation of diverse CFP® professionals. Named after LeCount R. Davis, CFP®, celebrated as a pioneer in the profession.	Not published	Up to $5K
Zachary William Tyler Burn Education Grant Saint Francis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saint Francis Foundation awards an annual education grant honoring the memory and lifetime achievement of Zachary William Tyler, providing funding for Bothin Burn Center employees to attend national and worldwide educational…	Not published	Varies
Depoali Memorial Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies Kendyl Depoali was an extraordinary educator who had a significant and lasting impact on education in Washoe County. She began her 33-year career with the Washoe County School District at Clayton Middle School in 1974.	Not published	Varies
Executive Training Center (Future Program) National Independent Venue Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The executive training center will select an annual cohort of people working in the live events industry that are interested in senior leadership positions within an existing business and/or are interested in starting their own.	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-40-3723 Family Health Technical Assistance Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies The Family Health Technical Assistance program provides training, technical assistance and coaching to evidence-based home visitation and doula program staff on home visiting and doula best practices, including but not limited to…	Not published	Varies
Carsey School of Public Policy Education Award Opportunity Finance Network · Foundation Not published · $3K Education award supporting eligible participants to pursue a Master in Community Development Policy and Practice degree.	Not published	$3K
College Life Protected: Professional Development Grant College Life Protected · Foundation Not published · Varies The College Life Protected: Professional Development Grant, established by GradGuard, supports professional development opportunities for individuals in higher education.	Not published	Varies
Design-Your-Own Fellowship Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K The Design-Your-Own Fellowship by Equal Justice Works allows lawyers to create personalized projects addressing critical legal needs in underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $140K

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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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