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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Faculty Development Award American Society of Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ruby P. Puckett & Elizabeth Frakes Food Management Continuing Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Ruby P. Puckett & Elizabeth Frakes Food Management Continuing Education Award is provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation to support Management in Food and Nutrition Systems members.	Not published	Up to $2K
Nicholas Kouchoukos Award Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Nicholas Kouchoukos Award, funded by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, supports the continuing education of cardiothoracic surgeons and senior residents focusing on thoracic aortic disease.	Not published	Up to $10K
Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship (Colorado Broadcasters Association) Colorado Broadcasters Association · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Broadcast Education & Development Program awards scholarship funds toward broadcast training and conferences.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Student Travel Grant Program Academy of Osseointegration · Foundation Not published · $1K Provides travel grants to dental students to present their research at the Academy's Annual Meeting In 2024, the OF awarded 25 dental students each with a $1,000 Student Travel Grant.	Not published	$1K
Scientist Development Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $225K The Scientist Development Award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation supports early career professionals in rheumatology research.	Not published	Up to $225K
Mildred Winter Founder's Scholarships Parents as Teachers National Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mildred Winter Founder's Scholarships were established to cover conference fees for PAT parent educators.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Alan F. and Ruth C. Wentworth Education Fund The Bellin Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Southern SARE: Professional Development Grants Southern Sustainable Agriculture, Research & Education (SARE) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern SARE: Professional Development Grants support educational initiatives for agricultural professionals, enhancing outreach and training efforts directly benefiting farmers and ranchers.	Not published	Varies
Arts Leadership Residency Grant Theatre Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $12K The Arts Leadership Residency, offered by Theatre Bay Area, provides a transformative opportunity for aspiring artistic and managing directors to gain hands-on experience in Bay Area theatres.	Not published	$12K
The Audrey Flack Short Term Fellowship Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies One Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, and May 31, and begin on the 1st or 15th of the month.	Not published	Varies
The Hamilton Award American Public Gardens Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Hamilton Award is presented each year to recognize an unsung hero, a quiet leader, or patient mentor in the field of professional horticulture.	Not published	$1K
National Arts Futures Fellowship Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Arts Futures Fellowship (NAFF) is a transformative six-month virtual program designed for early and mid-career arts and culture leaders. It focuses on building leadership skills rooted in democracy, wellness, and belonging.	Not published	Varies
Nurse Influencer Award Illinois Nurses Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nurse Influencer Award recognizes an exemplary nurse who has influenced the science of nursing practice or care delivery system, a group/community/population (patient or other care providers) sick or well.	Not published	Varies
Kauffman Foundation: Capacity Building Grant Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The Kauffman Foundation's Capacity Building Grant aims to enhance the organizational effectiveness of nonprofits through leadership development, strategic planning, and technology improvements.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Resident Scholarship Program Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nursing Scholarship Fund Souderton Mennonite Homes · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund provides scholarships to team members interested in furthering their education in nursing.	Not published	Varies
McKnight Artist Residencies Consortium Artist Communities Alliance · Foundation Not published · $25K – $720K	Not published	$25K – $720K
Wexner Davidson Fellowship Grant The Wexner Family Charitable Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wexner Davidson Fellowship (WDF) is a transformative leadership development program designed for Jewish communal professionals in North America aged 26-36.	Not published	Varies
AAO Educational Trust Fund Retina Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RRF supports educational programming through the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Educational Trust Fund. Provides educational opportunities and supports advancement of vision scientists and ophthalmologists.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Carolyn Baum Occupational Therapy & Functional Cognition Award The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Award to an occupational therapy researcher to train their mentee. The $10,000 award stipend is to be used by the mentor to support the research and/or research training of their mentee.	Not published	$10K
Fellowship Access Fund Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fine Arts Work Center has established a Fellowship Access Fund, to increase access to the 7-month Fellowship opportunity for select candidates with particular financial needs.	Not published	Varies
Live and Thrive Your Way Fund Forefront Living Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Dedicated to empowering Presbyterian Village North (PVN) teammates to live fulfilling lives beyond the constraints of the annual budget, specifically providing them with continuing education opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Teacher Professional Development Grant (9-12) supports classroom teachers in grades 9-12 by enhancing their mathematics teaching skills.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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