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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British Society of Soil Science: Early Career Conference Grant British Society of Soil Science · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The British Society of Soil Science offers an Early Career Conference Grant, providing up to £500 for Early Career members to attend relevant conferences. Priority will be given to applications for Eurosoil 2025.	Not published	Up to £500
Indiana CDA Community Programs Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program empowering early childhood educators with greater knowledge and advanced skills to better meet children's individual needs and enhance the overall quality of care and education.	Not published	Varies
Judy Lentz Leadership Development Scholarship Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Grant The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program offers a unique opportunity for exceptional midcareer professionals to engage in health policy and science in Washington, D.C. This comprehensive fellowship emphasizes a…	Not published	Up to $175K
Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care Physician Fellowship: Adult Care Grant National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · $75K The Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Care Physician Fellowship is a one-year program by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society aimed at training neurologists and physiatrists in specialized clinical care for MS patients.	Not published	$75K
NASPGHAN Foundation Abbott Advanced Fellowship Training in Pediatric Nutrition Grant North American Society for Pediatric Gas Troenterology Hepatology & Nutrition Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K The NASPGHAN Foundation Abbott Advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition offers up to $75,000 for one year of advanced training in pediatric nutrition for members of NASPGHAN.	Not published	$70K
Virginia Swihart Beginning Teacher Fund New Haven Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Small grants to help beginning teachers with their classroom needs and supplies.	Not published	Varies
AAMI Foundation FWF Scholarship for Healthcare Leadership Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship supporting healthcare professionals pursuing leadership development and education.	Not published	Varies
Physician Leadership Grants Program The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Talent Development Awards Scheme Grant The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The Talent Development Awards Scheme, funded by The British Academy, offers grants of up to £10,000 for UK-based researchers to enhance skills in quantitative methods, data science, and digital humanities.	Not published	Up to £10,000
CAA Edwards Memorial Support Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAA Edwards Memorial Support Grant, established by Mary D. Edwards, provides funding for women emerging scholars pursuing a doctoral degree or recently graduated PhDs to cover expenses related to the CAA Annual Conference.	Not published	Varies
PIDS Foundation: Apprenticeship Program Grant Pids Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The PIDS Foundation's Apprenticeship Program fosters early-career pediatric infectious diseases physicians, enhancing their skills in academic publishing.	Not published	$5K
ASH Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI) in Latin America Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASH Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI) in Latin America is a two-day workshop designed for hematology professionals in Latin America.	Not published	Varies
Grow Our Own Scholarship SCMH Qalicb Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K A scholarship program to empower SCMH staff to further their education and enhance their skills. This initiative is part of the hospital's ongoing commitment to investing in employees and promoting their professional growth.	Not published	$8K
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation: Field Building Grant Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Sterling Clark Foundation's Field Building Grant aims to enhance leadership development within the nonprofit sector, which currently receives significantly less investment than the private sector.	Not published	Varies
Roger and Mary Brumback Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award Grant Child Neurology Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roger and Mary Brumback Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Child Neurology Society, honors individuals with over 20 years of dedication to child neurology, patient care, and humanism in medicine.	Not published	Varies
George Bristol Texas Parks Leadership Fund Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies Named in honor of George Bristol, a long-time champion of state and national parks and advocate for enhanced park funding. The fund enables state park staff to improve their leadership capabilities through training opportunities.	Not published	Varies
OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The OREF Michael P. Kelly Sr Leadership Fellowship Program is a one-year virtual fellowship aimed at developing leadership skills in orthopedic residents.	Not published	Varies
Healing Hands Conference Grants Daisy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Healing Hands Conference Grants, sponsored by the DAISY Foundation, support extraordinary nurses by covering costs for continuing education conferences.	Not published	Up to $2K
Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) Grant Michigan Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF) was established as an initiative of Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) in 1993. MPF’s Mission is to foster the future of pharmacy.	Not published	Varies
Individual Artist Equity Grant Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $4K – $4K Supports individual artists through competitive grant funding for artistic projects and professional development. Based on recent awards, supported projects include:	Not published	$4K – $4K
Pakpour Consulting Group Young Leader of the Year Award American Public Works Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Previously known as the Myron Calkins Young Leader of the Year Award, this award has been renamed and enhanced with additional funding from Pakpour Consulting Group. The award recognizes emerging leaders in public works.	Not published	Varies
OVSOT Early-Stage Investigator Platform Presentation Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The OVSOT Early-Stage Investigator Platform Presentation Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology, provides a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to showcase their work at the annual OVSOT meeting.	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth L Mahaffey Fellowship Grant (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elizabeth L Mahaffey Fellowship Grant supports Connecticut residents pursuing professional development in arts administration.	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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