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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School Transformation Network Grant Colorado Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The School Transformation Network Grant, led by the Colorado Department of Education, aims to enhance student achievement in low-performing schools through targeted support and resources.	Not published	Up to $180K
PES Travel Grants Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES) offers Travel Grants for fellows presenting at the PES Annual Meeting. Eligible applicants must have an accepted abstract for oral or poster presentation and no other travel funding sources.	Not published	Varies
NWRA: Alma Natura Trust Scholarship Grant National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · $1K The NWRA: Alma Natura Trust Scholarship supports wildlife rehabilitators by providing financial assistance for attending the NWRA Symposium.	Not published	$1K
Emerging Interior Design Educator Scholarship Program Council for Interior Design · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Industry Program Sponsorship North Carolina Horse Council · Foundation Not published · $6K Provide sponsorship support for equine industry programs, conferences, and professional development opportunities.	Not published	$6K
NIBCA Leadership Rockford Program Tuition Award Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K Annual award providing complimentary tuition for NIBCA member employees to participate in the Rockford Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Rockford Program.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Distinguished Geologists Memorial Trust Bursary Grant The Geological Society of London · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Distinguished Geologists Memorial Trust Bursary supports early-career geologists in professional development, particularly in industry.	Not published	Up to £2,000
The Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Nomination is due at the deadline.	Not published	Varies
California Immigration Legal Fellowship California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · Varies This is a two-year capacity building and professional development program for recent law graduates to become deportation defense practitioners.	Not published	Varies
Instructor Advanced Education Training Grant Women Divers Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · $2K The Instructor Advanced Education Training Grant, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, aims to empower certified women scuba diving instructors to enhance their skills through additional training.	Not published	$2K
Leadership Development Program (Cohort) Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides certified BIPOC Executive and Life Coaches to assist BIPOC Nonprofit Executives and Next-Generation Leaders in the Pittsburgh region in strengthening their leadership, organizational, and personal growth.	Not published	Varies
NFDA Convention Scholarships Funeral Service Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development scholarship program supporting attendance at NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association) conventions. Referenced on the Foundation's scholarship opportunities listing.	Not published	Varies
Gold Humanism Scholars at the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators The Arnold Gold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Arnold P. Gold Foundation sponsors partial scholarships to support health profession educators working to develop and enhance educational projects focused on achieving humanistic patient care that can be replicated across a variety of…	Not published	$5K
NCBJ Public Outreach Award National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2018, the NCBJ Public Outreach Award recognizes individual bankruptcy judges and bankruptcy courts for outstanding public outreach efforts and achievements.	Not published	Varies
ChildcareTennessee Supplemental Grants The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Friends of the OPL Staff Scholarship The Friends of the Oakland Public Library · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
John Haddad Young Investigator Award Grant American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · Foundation Not published · $2K The John Haddad Young Investigator Award supports the professional development of emerging scientists in bone and mineral metabolism. This initiative aims to promote participation in the AIMM-ASBMR Meeting by providing financial assistance.	Not published	$2K
IAAP CAPstone Scholarships International Association of Administrative Professionals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CAPstone scholarships provide administrative professionals the opportunity to deepen their expertise through virtual, flexible learning.	Not published	Varies
Greensboro Regional REALTORS Foundation (GRRF) Education Grant Greensboro Regional Realtors Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The purpose of this education grant is to reimburse GRRA members in good standing for NAR affiliated Designations upon completion of the designation.	Not published	Varies
Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- New Faculty Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant provides funding to enhance the mission of the Institute for Music Leadership (IML) at the Eastman School of Music.	Not published	Up to $2K
The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) Scholarships Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Seleni Scholarship for Maternal Mental Health Professionals Seleni House Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $15K A rolling scholarship program providing full scholarships to mental health professionals and students to access Seleni's maternal mental health training courses.	Rolling	$10K – $15K
IAMSE Educational Scholarship Grant International Association · Foundation Not published · $3K Historical deadline observed: January 15-16 (based on 2016 application cycle). Current deadline information not provided in available materials.	Not published	$3K
Call for Independent Medical Education Grant Applications Oncology – Urothelial Carcinoma (UC) The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Astellas and Pfizer Inc. (collectively, the Companies) are committed to supporting high-quality, evidence-based independent medical education (IME) that seeks to improve the overall safety and quality of patient care and treatment.	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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