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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Slater Excellence in Teaching Award Grant Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Slater Excellence in Teaching Award, offered by the Polk County Community Foundation, supports certified classroom teachers and media specialists in Polk County and Landrum.	Not published	$2K – $5K
The Ford Family Foundation: Technical Assistance Grants The Ford Family Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The Ford Family Foundation offers Technical Assistance Grants aimed at bolstering the capacity of organizations serving rural communities in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.	Rolling	Up to $5K
First International Nutritionist/Dietitian (FIND) Fellowship for Study in the USA Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The First International Nutritionist/Dietitian (FIND) Fellowship supports foreign nationals pursuing postgraduate studies in the USA, with a clear plan to return to their home country.	Not published	$2K
NSHSS Conference Grant National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The NSHSS Conference Grant, provided by the National Society of High School Scholars, offers a $500 grant for high school teachers and counselors to help cover costs associated with educational conferences in 2025.	Not published	$500
Staffing the Humanities Grants Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Mass Humanities will not be offering Staffing the Humanities grants in 2025._ _“By far our largest expense is salaries and wages.	Not published	Varies
Don Goff Professional Development Fund Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Enable Cleveland City Schools classroom teachers or teacher teams to pursue professional development experiences that enhance instruction, enrich teaching skills, and empower professional growth.	Not published	$3K
CCI Quick Grant Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) offers the Quick Grant — up to $600 professional-development microgrants to CA artists/arts workers, OPEN on a rolling monthly (15th) cycle.	Not published	Up to $600
Professional Education & Training Grants Retirement Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Retirement Research Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our nation’s older adults. RRF is one of the first private foundations devoted exclusively to aging and retirement issues.	Not published	Varies
Constellations Fellowship Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation Not published · $1K The Constellations Fellowship is a virtual professional development program that connects college students and recent graduates with career opportunities in climate organizations.	Not published	$1K
Douglas Bomford Trust: Other Awards Less than £5000 Grant The Douglas Bomford Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The Douglas Bomford Trust offers grants under £5000 to promote sustainable agricultural practices through engineering and technology.	Not published	Up to £5,000
NYSIR School Facilities Managers' Conference and Expo Scholarships Nassau County School Facilities Associat · Foundation Not published · Varies New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR) annually donates five scholarships for NYSSFA members to attend the School Facilities Managers' Conference and Expo.	Not published	Varies
Chairs’ Memorial Scholarship Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $750 The Chairs’ Memorial Scholarship, established by the CCCC Executive Committee, honors past Chairs by providing $750 scholarships to four graduate students presenting at the annual conference.	Not published	$750
Ignite Leadership Program Grant Society of Women Engineers · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ignite Leadership Program, organized by the Society of Women Engineers, empowers early-career women engineers to enhance their leadership skills.	Not published	Varies
NBRC William W. Burgin, Jr., MD and Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award American Association for Respiratory Care · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K	Not published	Up to $8K
Start Bright Scholarship Child Care Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $400	Not published	Up to $400
MSAC Professional Development Opportunity Grant Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Maryland State Arts Council offers the Professional Development Opportunity Grant to support artists and arts organizations in Maryland.	Not published	Up to $2K
UMN Graduate School: Co-Sponsorship Grants University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The University of Minnesota's Co-Sponsorship Grants Program offers funding up to $2,000 to support events that enhance training for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.	Not published	Up to $2K
Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive and intensive three-year program supporting performing arts presenters throughout the South to develop rich selections of modern dance and contemporary ballet performances, workshops, and audience engagement activities	Not published	Varies
Dr. Bob Urata Hospice Education Fund Bartlett Regional Hospital · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Dr. Bob Urata Hospice Education Fund (Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation, Juneau AK) supports healthcare professionals in Juneau, Alaska pursuing hospice-focused education and/or training.	Rolling	Varies
Interpretive Fellowships at Art Museums Samuel H Kress Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission at the Samuel H. Kress Foundation (est. 1929) is to sustain and carry out the original vision of our founder, Samuel H. Kress (1863-1955).	Not published	Varies
Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation encourages professional development and continued education by providing partial tuition reimbursement to teachers and teaching assistants.	Not published	Varies
Younger Chemists Committee Leadership Development Award American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies To provide support for young chemists to attend the Young Chemist Leadership Development Workshop at the ACS Leadership Development Institute.	Not published	Varies
Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes a pediatrician who is a role model as a clinician, educator, and/or investigator. Recipients demonstrate a record of broad and sustained contributions to pediatrics that will have a major impact on child health.	Not published	Varies
Mission Possible: Nonprofit Coaching and Consulting Grant Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation Not published · Varies Mission Possible is a complimentary service provided by the Community Foundation, aimed at small to medium-sized nonprofits. It offers strategic consulting in various operational areas including finance, governance, and fundraising.	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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