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 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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Agricultural Economics Fellow Program Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Dr. Sunghun Lim, Assistant Professor of International Agribusiness and Director of the LSU Global Value Chains Program at Louisiana State University Integrated systems approaches to understanding how trade and sustainability are…	Not published	Varies
A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- Professional Development Grant The Oakland Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The A to Z Fund Mini-Grant for Professional Development supports educators at Oakland public schools by providing funding for individual projects up to $1,500 or group projects up to $5,000.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Travel Support for Kidney Week ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel support to attend Kidney Week, the world's premier nephrology meeting	Not published	Varies
Andrea J. Stein Jewish Community Professional Award Jewish Federation of Madison Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors Jewish community professionals who promote Jewish community outreach, engagement, and action that best serves K'lal Yisrael.	Not published	Varies
4Culture: Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The 4Culture Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants support King County residents and heritage organizations in enhancing their skills through conferences, workshops, and training sessions.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Open Submission Educational Grant American Association of Nurse Anesthetists · Foundation Not published · Varies This application applies to the Open Submission Educational Grant for the Art Zwerling Fund and may be submitted at any time. The mission of the AANA Foundation is to advance the science of anesthesia through education and research.	Not published	Varies
Center for Cultural Innovation - Quick Grant Amador County Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides reimbursement funds to California artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, and cultural producers for professional development activities.	Rolling	Varies
ACS Faculty Research Fellowships Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The ACS Faculty Research Fellowships, provided by the American College of Surgeons, offer a two-year funding opportunity of $40,000 per year to surgeons pursuing academic careers.	Not published	Up to $80K
Caroline L. Gross Fellowship Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in memory of the late House Majority Leader Caroline L. Gross to honor dedication to public service.	Not published	Varies
Multicultural Fellowship Program Grant The San Francisco Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Multicultural Fellowship Program, hosted by The San Francisco Foundation, aims to empower emerging leaders of color to advance racial and economic equity in the Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Support For Short Meetings & Conferences Grant Guarantors of Brain · Foundation Not published · £500 - £3,000 The Support for Short Meetings & Conferences grant aims to facilitate small gatherings for trainee neurologists, psychiatrists, and neuroscientists to engage with distinguished visiting scholars.	Not published	£500 - £3,000
AANA: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Association of Nurse Anesthetists · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The AANA Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a comprehensive training experience for nurse anesthetists who have completed their doctoral programs within the last five years.	Not published	Up to $75K
ACS Alley-Sheridan Scholarship The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1955 David Sheridan developed the bubble principle that revolutionized how catheters, cannulae and tubes are used in operative procedures and patient care.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Excellence & Resiliency Grants Salem Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Salem Health Foundation supports staff professional development, resiliency, and workplace wellness initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Scholarships for Conferences and Professional Development Grant Michigan Health Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Michigan Health Endowment Fund offers Scholarships for Conferences and Professional Development to support health-related events.	Not published	Up to $3K
Conference and Education Assistance Department of Fire Programs · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New Foundation for Art History: Fellowships for Contingent Faculty Grant The New Foundation for Art History · Foundation Not published · $30K – $45K The New Foundation for Art History (NFAH) offers Fellowships for Contingent Faculty to address the growing reliance on contingent positions in art history.	Not published	$30K – $45K
Council of Graduate Students (COGS) - Career Development Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · Up to $900 The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) offers a Career Development Grant to support graduate students' professional growth, providing up to $900 for eligible expenses such as travel and workshop fees.	Not published	Up to $900
WCIA - Discretionary Grants Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The WCIA Discretionary Grants offer Faculty Associates up to $2,500 for research aligned with the Center's core interests, encompassing international, transnational, and comparative national issues.	Not published	Up to $3K
Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund, offered by the American Musicological Society, provides $500 grants to support low-income scholars in music and sound studies.	Not published	$500
WAGE$ Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · $600 – $4K WAGE$ provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators based on education level.	Not published	$600 – $4K
Young Professionals Network (YPN) Mentorship Program Core Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CORE Group's mentorship program supports career development of young professionals in global community health and international development by pairing them with experienced mentors.	Not published	Varies
Lawren H. Daltroy Preceptorship in Health Communication Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recruiting more quality rheumatology professionals starts with building interest in the field among the best and brightest medical and graduate students and residents.	Not published	Varies
Post Doctoral & Brain Entry Fellowships Grant Guarantors of Brain · Foundation Not published · Up to £70,000 The Guarantors of Brain offer various fellowships for clinical and non-clinical researchers in neuroscience.	Not published	Up to £70,000

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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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