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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NFDA Women's Scholarships Funeral Service Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development scholarship program supporting women in the funeral service profession. Referenced on the Foundation's scholarship opportunities listing.	Not published	Varies
5 Minutes to Shine Association of Performing Arts Professionals · Foundation Not published · $750 A storytelling opportunity at the APAP\|NYC annual conference where participants share inspiring stories of creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in the arts.	Not published	$750
NCSS Outstanding Service Award Grant National Council For The Social Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies The NCSS Outstanding Service Award honors NCSS members who have demonstrated exceptional long-term service to the organization and its councils. Awardees will receive a plaque and lifetime membership in NCSS.	Not published	Varies
Hoffman Institute Scholarship Fund Hoffman Institute Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to 50% of program tuition Partial financial assistance is available through the Hoffman Institute Foundation Scholarship Fund for individuals with a strong desire to participate in Hoffman programs but who have financial constraints preventing participation.	Rolling	Up to 50% of program tuition
Administrative Residency Healthsource of Ohio Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies HealthSource's Administrative Residency provides a well-rounded experience for graduate students with a passion for primary and preventative care.	Not published	Varies
Danny Boone Scholarship Fund Deerfield Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program: Harvey Schwartz Housing Policy Education Fund New Hampshire Housing · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The New Hampshire Housing’s Partnership Grants Program offers four grant types to enhance housing education and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $3K
2026 Microgrant Program The Community Foundation of Macon County · Foundation Not published · Varies Microgrants help nonprofit staff obtain strategies and skills to enhance professional and organizational productivity.	Not published	Varies
The Master Preceptor Award Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
Learning Event Support: Community-Led Grants Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment offers Community-Led Grants to support Wisconsin-based learning events aimed at enhancing the skills and networks of health workforce professionals.	Not published	Up to $5K
John A. Beale Memorial Award Grant Society of American Foresters · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The John A. Beale Memorial Award, presented by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), honors SAF members for their exceptional commitment to promoting forestry through volunteer work.	Not published	Up to $1K
Barney L. Knight Texas CPM Scholarship Texas City Management Association · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
John A. Koveleski Award for Professional Development International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Steven O. Walfish Competition Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Steven O. Walfish Competition, organized by the American Psychological Foundation, aims to support early career psychologists and graduate students in advancing psychological practice.	Not published	$2K
Social Innovation Fellowship Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development program for creatives and cultural entrepreneurs.	Not published	Varies
Traveling Fellowship to Australia and New Zealand Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Traveling Fellowship to Australia and New Zealand, offered by the American College of Surgeons, promotes international collaboration in surgical science and education.	Not published	Up to $10K
HSMAI Certification Fee Grants (Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation) Foundation of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International · Foundation Not published · Up to $800 To support professionals in continuing their professional education and advancement through hospitality certification.	Not published	Up to $800
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Mentoring / Master Classes Grant Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CBT Arts and Culture Program provides funding for mentoring and master classes aimed at enhancing the skills of artists in the Basin.	Not published	Up to $5K
ASC Artist Support Grants Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASC Artist Support Grants program supports emerging and established artists in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area by funding professional and artist development.	Not published	Up to $3K
American Association for Anatomy: Short-Term Visiting Scholarship Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $1K The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) is the professional home for more than 2,000 students, teachers, and practitioners of the anatomical sciences.	Not published	$1K
ACS Resident Research Scholarships Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · $60K The ACS Resident Research Scholarships provide $60,000 over two years to support residents in surgical training who are committed to full-time research.	Not published	$60K
Cross-Pollination Conference Registration Waiver (AUPresses-LPC) The Association of University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cross-Pollination Conference Registration Waiver aims to promote greater interconnectivity between members of the Association of University Presses and the Library Publishing Coalition.	Not published	Varies
Fellows-to-Faculty Award (Updated) Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Fellows-to-Faculty Award from the Simons Foundation supports early career scientists transitioning to tenure-track faculty positions.	Not published	Up to $600K
CASC Charlie Bender Scholarship Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CASC Charlie Bender Scholarship honors the legacy of CASC co-founder Charles "Charlie" Bender, PhD, and supports the professional growth of research computing and data (RCD) professionals, particularly system administrators and HPC…	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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