Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,264 active professional development grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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SFBH Foundation Nursing Scholarship South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $5K Educational scholarship awarded to South Florida Baptist Hospital team members who have enrolled in accredited nursing programs approved by BayCare Health Systems.	~February	Up to $5K
GRPA Mentorship Program Georgia Recreation and Park Association Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Developmental focused mentoring program designed to provide quality leaders as the parks and recreation field continues to grow in needs and services. Matches mentors with mentees for professional growth and career development.	~March	Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development Program Colorado POST Grants · State Mar 31, 2027 · Varies Partnership between University of Denver and local agencies focusing on communication, interpersonal skills, and building trust. POST provides grant funding in the form of scholarships for 30 employed peace officers to attend the program.	Mar 31, 2027	Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development Program (PSLD) Colorado POST Grants · State Mar 31, 2027 · Varies Provides grant funding in the form of scholarships to 30 employed peace officers to attend the Public Safety Leadership Development Program offered by University of Denver and local agencies.	Mar 31, 2027	Varies
Public Safety Leadership Development (PSLD) Grant Program Colorado POST Grants · State Mar 31, 2027 · Varies POST provides grant funding in the form of scholarships to 30 employed peace officers to attend the Public Safety Leadership Development Program at the University of Denver.	Mar 31, 2027	Varies
Capacity Grants Program New Hanover Community Endowment Inc · Foundation ~April · Up to $5K The Capacity Grants Program helps organizations invest in their long-term success and sustainability. Recognizing that strong organizations build stronger communities, these grants support internal growth and organizational development.	~April	Up to $5K
AGS Way Course Scholarship American Gem Society · Foundation ~April · Varies The AGS Way Course Scholarship is offered by AGS Young Titleholders (YTs) to provide an opportunity for jewelry professionals to advance their careers by earning an AGS credential. The scholarship covers the cost of the AGS Way Course.	~April	Varies
Horner Fellowship Arizona Library Association · Foundation ~May · Varies The Horner Fellowship provides an opportunity for Arizona librarians to participate in professional exchange programs.	~May	Varies
CMAB Artist Learning Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation May 21, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Artist Learning Grant supports Region 7W artists (18+, resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright County, MN; US citizen or permanent resident) with tuition/materials for arts classes, workshops, conferences, or non-degree…	May 21, 2027	Varies
AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine · Foundation ~July · Varies AHPM aims to improve representation within HPM through direct mentorships, increase diversity and inclusion in the HPM professional workforce and leadership, and ensure the field more closely represents the communities it serves.	~July	Varies
Wendell G. Mohling Foundation Scholarship Wendell G. Mohling Foundation · Foundation ~September · $2K The Wendell G. Mohling Foundation awards one $2,000 scholarship each year to a Kansas science teacher to attend a National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference of the winner's choosing.	~September	$2K
Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 28, 2027 · Varies The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Institutional Research Career Development (K12) programs through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA).	Sep 28, 2027	Varies
Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 28, 2027 · Varies The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards…	Sep 28, 2027	Varies
Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 28, 2027 · Varies The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards…	Sep 28, 2027	Varies
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Sep 29, 2027 · Up to $250K The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH.	Sep 29, 2027	Up to $250K
Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) (R38 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 10, 2028 · Varies The overall goal of the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) program is to provide resident clinicians in training with in-depth research experiences early in their careers, in order to recruit, retain and accelerate…	Jan 10, 2028	Varies
Karen Lee Richards Advancing Women in Finance Scholarship Investment Management Consultants Association Inc · Foundation Jun 30, 2030 · $4K – $80K Recipients selected based on demonstrated financial need, professional commitment, and alignment with Foundation's scholarship criteria through a structured selection process administered by the Foundation.	Jun 30, 2030	$4K – $80K
CHEST and APCCMPD Medical Educator Diversity Scholar Fellowship Award Grant Association of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Program Directors · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The APCCMPD and CHEST Medical Educator Scholar Diversity Fellowship Award, established in 2023, aims to enhance diversity in medical education within pulmonary and critical care medicine.	Not published	Up to $35K
Child Care Career & Professional Development Fund Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies Tuition assistance program for child-care providers and others pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.	Not published	Varies
Medication Safety Scholars American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund Grant American Library Association (ALA) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund, provided by the American Library Association, offers a $1,000 award to personal members attending their first international conference.	Not published	$1K
Fundraising and Sustainability Scholarship Program Charles County Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development and capacity-building program designed to assist nonprofit organizations in developing individualized annual fundraising plans that integrate fundraising, marketing, and communications to increase financial support…	Not published	Varies
Rebecca Snowball Reeves Continuing Education Award Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members.	Not published	Varies
Commission on Dietetic Registration Faculty Fellowship Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Commission on Dietetic Registration Faculty Fellowship Award provides up to $10,000 for individuals with doctoral degrees pursuing their Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.	Not published	$10K

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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 9, 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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