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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California Chapter Core Education Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Leadership Academy / Inspired Leader Series National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership · Foundation Not published · Varies Accessible entry points for leadership development through short, impactful courses available on popular e-learning platforms, designed for adult learners at all stages of their leadership journey.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Missionary Members Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Global – Supports international missionaries attending the US-based COS Annual Summer Meeting	Not published	Varies
Librarian Scholarships Louisville Free Public Library Foundatio · Foundation Not published · Varies The Library Foundation provides financial assistance to Louisville Free Public Library employees who wish to pursue a master's degree in library science.	Not published	Varies
International Development & Education Award Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) supports early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing their expertise through mentorship and participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Anne G. Osborn ASNR International Outreach Professor Program American Society of Neuroradiology · Foundation Not published · $2K A volunteer program for ASNR Senior members interested in teaching in developing countries. Facilitates the exchange of knowledge and techniques through volunteer professorship placements.	Not published	$2K
The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant is a research grant program designed to support fellows in Pediatric Endocrinology.	Not published	Up to $3K
NAA-REF Major Grants National Academy of Arbitrators · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Major grants fund research and educational projects that meet one or more NAA-REF purposes:	Not published	$5K – $50K
Stepping Stone Early Career Bursary Scheme Grant Challenger Society for Marine Science · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Stepping Stone Early Career Bursary Scheme, funded by the Challenger Society for Marine Science, aims to support the professional development of early career marine scientists in the UK.	Not published	Up to £1,000
NextGen Biomechanics Travel Award Grant The American Society of Biomechanics · Foundation Not published · Varies The NextGen Biomechanics Travel Award aims to support students and early-career researchers by providing financial assistance for attending biomechanics conferences.	Not published	Varies
Public Safety Organizations Grants Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Safety Organizations Grants aim to enhance the grantwriting capabilities of public safety organizations, allowing them to apply for funding opportunities effectively.	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Nursing Award Karma for Cara Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Karma for Cara recognizes leaders in service and unsung heroes through the Excellence in Nursing Award program.	Not published	Varies
NextGen: Rising Star Award ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Award opportunity for emerging association professionals.	Not published	Varies
Filmmaker Network Moving Picture Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Exclusive gatherings that enable MPI filmmakers to network while learning from industry experts.	Not published	Varies
John Border Memorial Fellowship Grant Ao North America Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The John Border Memorial Fellowship offers North American orthopedic residents a unique opportunity to gain experience in European trauma clinics.	Not published	$2K
ACSM: Visiting Scholar Award American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Must sign in with ACSM Member ID to access applications._ To educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.	Not published	Varies
ASAE-USAe Travel Scholarship ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASAE-USAe Travel scholarship financially supports association professionals to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition.	Not published	Varies
Artist as Entrepreneur Program- Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (Rochester, NY) Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artist as Entrepreneur Program, hosted by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts in Rochester, NY, offers a transformative 3.5-day professional development experience for artists across all disciplines.	Not published	Varies
ADAA/DANB Scholarship Dental Assisting National Board Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and DANB have partnered on this scholarship to support dental assistants' career growth. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 2013.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Grant American Association for the Advancement of Science · Foundation Not published · $101K – $132K The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship offers scientists and engineers the chance to engage directly in federal policymaking.	Not published	$101K – $132K
Arthur Miller Foundation Fellows Program (Connecticut) Arthur Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur Miller Foundation operates a Fellows Program in Connecticut to support certified public school theater teachers in creating and maintaining sustainable in-school theater programs.	Not published	Varies
J. Mark Vanderbeck Memorial Scholarship Fund Acts Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the educational and career development of Acts employees.	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth Bartman Museum Internship Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The Elizabeth Bartman Museum Internship, funded by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports advanced undergraduates and graduate students in Archaeology or related fields by covering expenses for museum internships.	Not published	$1K – $4K
ISMRT Annual Meeting Stipend International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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