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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William Weston Career Development Award Grant Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The William Weston Career Development Award aims to advance pediatric dermatology by providing funding and mentorship to early career investigators.	Not published	Up to $80K
Professional Development Opportunity Grant Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Professional Development Opportunity Grant program encourages and supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout Maryland.	Not published	Varies
ASSISTments Certified Trainer Program Assistments Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50 – $500 ASSISTments is recruiting and training experienced users to become ASSISTments Certified Trainers (ACTs) to deliver training and support to schools and districts nationwide.	Not published	$50 – $500
CV Traveling Fellowships Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ambassador Scholarship Revelation Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A full-tuition scholarship designed to equip leaders already serving in ministry or mission-aligned spaces.	Not published	Varies
Arts Lab Residency Grant Young Audiences Inc · Foundation Not published · $300 – $2K The Arts Lab Residency Grant by Young Audiences Inc provides a unique opportunity for New Jersey schools to engage professional teaching artists for a minimum of 20 days.	Not published	$300 – $2K
PODER (General Counsel Talent Pipeline Initiative) HNBA via-Vision in Action-Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Cultivates and positions HNBA members for prominent General Counsel roles by increasing their gravitas, leadership competencies, and overall readiness.	Not published	Varies
Digital Humanities Fellowships American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) at the American Philosophical Society invites applications for Digital Humanities Fellowships at the American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Initiative Palmetto Economic Development Corp DBA South Carolina Power Team · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Scholarships for economic development professionals to attend professional development and training courses.	Not published	Up to $10K
Hospitality and Foodservice Grants FCSI Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must meet one of the following: The FCSI Educational Foundation is a non-profit committed to securing the future of the foodservice consulting industry through nurturing the next generation of professional…	Not published	Varies
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Planning Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $200K 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	$75K – $200K
JJVCI Fellowship & Scholarship Grants & Educational Grants Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. (JJVCI) · Foundation Not published · Varies The JJVCI Fellowship & Scholarship Grants support educational initiatives and activities that enhance patient care.	Not published	Varies
William F. Miller, MD Postgraduate Education Recognition Award American Association for Respiratory Care · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Horner Fellowship Arizona Library Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arizona Library Association (AzLA) Horner Fellowship funds a professional librarian exchange (an exchange with a Japanese librarian) for Arizona librarians, to support the applicant's career development and contribution to Arizona…	Not published	Varies
Leadership Development Grants Presbyterian Women In The Presbyterian Church Usa Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Leadership Development Grants empower women in the PC(USA) to enhance their leadership skills through educational opportunities.	Not published	Up to $500
Fellows Symposium National Pancreas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Pancreas Foundation holds an annual Fellows Symposium as an opportunity for fellows to gain insight, instruction, and mentorship from world-renowned pancreas specialists.	Not published	Varies
Artist Support Grants Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Support professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring their work to new audiences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Gregory Award Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · Varies Brings outstanding international students to the annual SAF National Convention to engage with members, students, and professionals from across the US.	Not published	Varies
MCACA Minigrants CultureSource · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emerging Optical Leaders (EOL) Program The Vision Council Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vision Council Foundation's Emerging Optical Leaders program strives to identify the next generation of optical industry leaders through networking, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Sal Martino Foresight Award American Society of Association Executives · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes trailblazers in the association profession who demonstrate exceptional achievements in foresight leadership.	Not published	Varies
Lenora Moragne Memorial Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Lenora Moragne Memorial Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, provides financial support to dietetics educators or preceptors pursuing doctoral studies.	Not published	Up to $5K
Telehealth Credential Support Grants Ohio Children's Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Grant funding supports eligible providers in earning the Board Certified-Telemental Health (BC-TMH) credential.	Not published	Up to $2K
Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship Grant Ao North America Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship honors a dedicated North American orthopedic resident interested in trauma surgery.	Not published	$2K

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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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