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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Leadership Coaching Program Grant Hutchinson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Leadership Coaching Program by Hutchinson Community Foundation provides financial support for individuals and teams to engage with leadership coaches.	Not published	Up to $2K
Chuck Kraft Scholarship Handson Northwest North Carolina · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chuck Kraft Scholarship was created to acknowledge the first board chair of HandsOn NWNC for his leadership during the establishment of the organization, and for his dedication and service to children and youth throughout his career…	Not published	Varies
Saint Mary’s College Faculty Development Research Grant Saint Mary's College · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Saint Mary's College Faculty Development Research Grant supports faculty in their professional growth as scholars and artists by funding research and creative projects.	Not published	Up to $3K
Clinical Practice Award Illinois Nurses Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clinical Practice Award recognizes an exemplary nurse who provides evidence of a high level of skill in patient care through improving clinical practice and patient-centered outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Loan Forgiveness for Medical School Debt Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award American Association for Respiratory Care · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
Junior Faculty Development Award Grant American College of Gastroenterology · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Junior Faculty Development Award, funded by the American College of Gastroenterology, offers $450,000 over three years to support junior researchers in gastroenterology or hepatology.	Not published	Up to $450K
Termeer Fellows Program The Termeer Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Termeer Fellows program provides targeted professional development, strategic network building, robust mentorship, and executive coaching to patient-focused innovators and industry leaders.	Not published	Varies
Sally Kinsman Scholarship SCTE Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A heartfelt tribute to honor the memory and passions of Sally Kinsman, providing annual opportunities for recipients who otherwise could not afford to participate in events and initiatives that Sally cherished.	Not published	Varies
Springboard Fellowship Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life · Foundation Not published · From $40K A two-year fellowship program for young Jewish professionals interested in becoming leaders and changemakers in Jewish life on college campuses. Fellows work with local Hillel campuses across the nation.	Not published	From $40K
Communication Pedagogy Grant National Communication Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program listed among NCA's professional development opportunities. Specific details about award amounts, focus areas, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative (UVTPC) Mini-Grants for Place-Based Education Vital Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The UVTPC is a network of professional development providers and practitioners founded in 2017 (originally as the Wellborn Hub) that works to advance high-quality place-based and ecological education (PBEE) in all Upper Valley Schools.	Not published	Up to $1K
Education Reimbursement Program Cheyenne County Hospital & Health Center Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $10K SRMC supports employee goals to further education in healthcare fields. The program provides reimbursement for education expenses and related certifications.	Rolling	$10K
Fellowships in Museum Practice (FMP) Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications for the program are considered throughout the year; however, solicitations for the FMP program are reviewed beginning May 1 for the following academic year.	Not published	Varies
Operations & Technology Emerging Innovator Award Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The SIFMA Operations & Technology Emerging Innovator Award honors early-career professionals who are transforming the future of financial services through innovation, collaboration, and impact.	Not published	Varies
FORWARD Mentorship Program The Ahla Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Cross-industry mentorship program facilitating mentoring relationships between hospitality industry professionals and emerging professionals.	Not published	Varies
Sir Geoff Palmer Scholarship Award for Brewing Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling · Foundation Not published · Varies Full-ride technical education scholarship honoring Sir Geoff Palmer, the first Black professor in Scotland and Professor Emeritus of Heriot-Watt University.	Not published	Varies
Termeer Scholars Program The Termeer Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership and professional development program designed for academics and researchers seeking to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application.	Not published	Varies
NTI Scholarship Grant American Association of Critical Care Nurses · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The NTI Scholarship, offered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, supports AACN members to attend the National Teaching Institute in New Orleans from May 19-21, 2025.	Not published	Up to $2K
Emerging Leaders Program American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development and leadership training for emerging leaders in the orchestra field	Not published	Varies
T. Kimball Brooker/Caxton Club Scholarship - Rare Book School Caxton Club · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Graduate Sabbatical Grants Institute for Humane Studies · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We suggest that sabbatical applications be submitted at least three months before the semester begins. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Children's Trust: Conference/Training Sponsorship Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Alaska Children's Trust offers sponsorship grants for conferences and training aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $1K
Jewish Experiential Leadership Institute (JELI) Jewish Community Centers Association of North America · Foundation Not published · Varies An online and in-person leadership and professional development program specifically designed for JCC middle- and senior-management professionals.	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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