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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PES Human Growth Foundation Research Fellowship Grant Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The PES Human Growth Foundation Research Fellowship Grant supports final-year research training in pediatric endocrinology for qualified individuals aiming for academic careers.	Not published	Up to $30K
Momentum Program South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies	Not published	$10K
CAE Scholarship American Society of Association Executives · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing the CAE (Certified Association Executive) credential.	Not published	Varies
Nearest Green Scholarship Award for Distilling Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling · Foundation Not published · Varies Full-ride technical education scholarship honoring Nearest Green (1820-1890?), the first "head stiller" (now known as "master distiller") of Jack Daniel's Distillery.	Not published	Varies
Dalton Education CFP Exam Review Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2021 by Dalton Education. Part of Dalton Education's ongoing effort to bolster diversity in financial planning by helping career changers and new-to-field professionals attain CFP® certification.	Not published	Varies
CRNA Tuition Award Passavant Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K – $120K To help attract the most qualified and skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to the UPMC Passavant team, Passavant Hospital Foundation provides a CRNA Tuition Award.	Not published	$30K – $120K
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants: Career Development Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network (SSMN) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants for Career Development aim to enhance the professional growth of Sloan Scholar alumni across STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $5K
Faculty Nominations for Graduate Student Associates and Student Research Grants Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Faculty Nominations for Graduate Student Associates and Student Research Grants program invites Faculty Associates to nominate graduate and undergraduate students for affiliation with the Weatherhead Center and various research grants.	Not published	Varies
Arts Council for Long Beach: Professional Development Microgrants Grant Public Corp for the Arts of the City of Long Beach · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Arts Council for Long Beach offers Professional Development Microgrants to support local artists in enhancing their skills through workshops and conferences.	Not published	Up to $500
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Summer Intensive Program - 12-Week Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities · Foundation Not published · $100 – $650	Not published	$100 – $650
WNDB: Internship Grant Program We Need Diverse Books · Foundation Not published · $3K The WNDB Internship Grant Program aims to support diverse students pursuing careers in publishing by offering 16 grants of $3,000 each.	Not published	$3K
Civic Engagement Microgrant Grant Program Researchamerica · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Civic Engagement Microgrant Grant Program, funded by Research!America, aims to enhance public engagement skills among early-career scientists.	Not published	Up to $4K
Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies offers up to $150,000 for innovative pilot activities aimed at addressing pressing challenges in China Studies over 12 to 18 months.	Not published	Up to $120K
Catherine Larson Endowed Nursing Scholarship Bethany Homes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 Established in memory of Catherine Larson, a lifelong farmer, mother, crafter, and nurse. A native of Dwight, ND, Catherine graduated from Wahpeton High School and received her nursing degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Fargo.	Not published	$500
Alabama Power Foundation: Scholar Grants Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Alabama Power Foundation offers Scholar Grants to support public school teachers in grades two to eight, providing funding up to $7,500 for professional development and instructional resources aimed at improving student achievement in…	Not published	Up to $5K
Other Mini-Grants for Educators and Classrooms Achieve Twin Cities · Foundation Not published · Varies Support educator professional development opportunities, classroom activities and field trip transportation	Not published	Varies
Josh Gottheil Memorial SCT & BMT Career Development Award Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Josh Gottheil Memorial SCT & BMT Career Development Award provides financial support of up to $2,000 for non-advanced practice registered nurses in stem cell or bone marrow transplantation.	Not published	Up to $2K
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Education Grant American Association of Nurse Anesthetists · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Grant aims to promote innovative educational programs and enhance diversity within the nurse anesthesia profession.	Not published	Up to $25K
Teacher Development Grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Teacher Development Grants to support K-12 educators in enhancing their classroom instruction.	Not published	Up to $30K
HGF: Professional Development Grants The Harold Grinspoon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Harold Grinspoon Foundation offers Professional Development Grants aimed at enhancing local Jewish schools and organizations.	Not published	Up to $3K
Summer Design Program (SDP) Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development and school innovation program offered by the Chicago Public Education Fund that supports principals and school leaders in redesigning their schools through design thinking methodology.	Not published	Varies
Galloway Ridge Employee Scholarship Program Galloway Ridge Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To attract and retain qualified employees by providing financial assistance for educational advancement. The program supports the development of a literate and educated workforce for the community.	Not published	Varies
Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program Grant Lilly Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program by Lilly Endowment supports K-12 educators in Indiana by providing grants up to $15,000 for renewal projects.	Not published	Up to $15K
Fast Pitch Grants The Legacy Foundation of Southeast · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fast Pitch Grants, offered by the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona, aim to enhance organizational capacity through educational initiatives like conferences and training for staff and volunteers.	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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