Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 9, 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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Fast Track Grants Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fidelis Care Behavioral Health Grant Program - CME Scholarships Seleni House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Full scholarship (100 scholarships available) A grant-funded scholarship program providing 100 full scholarships to New York-based primary care providers for CME-accredited maternal mental health trainings through the Seleni Institute.	Not published	Full scholarship (100 scholarships available)
Nuclear Futures Fellowship Ploughshares Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program that supports emerging leaders and diverse perspectives within the nuclear threat reduction field.	Not published	Varies
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Professional Development Grants Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Park & Trail Partnership Grants program supports the hiring of permanent staff to enhance the professionalism and sustainability of organizations dedicated to New York's parks and trails.	Not published	Up to $150K
Forsyth County Teacher Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Forsyth County Teacher Grants provide up to $2,500 to educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for professional development and innovative classroom projects.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Maria Loredo Workforce Development Fund Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K An application-based tuition assistance program that provides current staff members at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center with financial support for education and training opportunities.	Not published	Up to $15K
NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation Not published · $150 – $201 Scholarships to attend the NC Association for the Education of Young Children (NCaeyc) Annual Conference focused on early childhood education quality, diversity, inclusion, and equity.	Not published	$150 – $201
Architecture Registration Exam Grant Arizona Architecture Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The AAF Architecture Registration Exam Grant (Category 2) helps early-career Architects-In-Training residing in Arizona with the cost of the ARE professional licensure exams.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Summer Scholarship Program Grant Griswold Home Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Please note that the Caregiver’s application is not considered complete or eligible for scholarship until the required recommendation form is completed and submitted (by a supervisor nominating the applicant for this award) and the…	Not published	Varies
Lloyd Lewis Fellowship Fund Saint John's Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides licensed health care staff with additional financial resources to attain certification or complete training in best practices in health care services for older adults.	Not published	Varies
Nuffield Farming Scholarships Grant Nuffield Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £15,000 The Nuffield Farming Scholarships provide an exceptional opportunity for individuals in the farming and rural industries to enhance their knowledge.	Not published	Up to £15,000
NC Center for Nonprofits Membership Scholarship Program Healthcare Foundation of Wilson · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program providing membership support through the NC Center for Nonprofits	Not published	Varies
Gus Poesch Research Fund - Student Travel Grant American Floral Endowment · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Gus Poesch Research Fund - Student Travel Grant supports floriculture graduate students from The Ohio State University in presenting their research.	Not published	Up to $2K
CDA Awards Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards related to Child Development Associate (CDA) credential programs Program supporting early educators in obtaining and completing the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.	Not published	Varies
Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship Sanford Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program honoring the legacy of Mimi Diffley, a dedicated nurse at Sanford Bemidji who passed away in 2007 after a battle with breast cancer.	Not published	Varies
360 Incubator+ Program Black Public Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Training and development program for media makers. Participation in this program qualifies filmmakers to compete in PitchBLACK Forum & Awards.	Not published	Varies
Award for Teaching Excellence Montana Federation of Public Employees · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes, rewards, and promotes both excellence in teaching and advocacy for the profession.	Not published	Varies
Creighton Model Practitioner Grant Fresnel Shores · Foundation Not published · Varies To increase awareness and training for medical professionals in restorative reproductive medicine techniques and Creighton Model instruction in fertility awareness-based methods. Meeting qualifications does not guarantee a grant award.	Not published	Varies
The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color, supported by the Altman Foundation, offers a transformative leadership training program for 16-18 BIPOC arts administrators from April to September 2024.	Not published	Varies
Medline: Educational Grant Medline Industries · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medline Educational Grant supports investigator-initiated studies, fellowships, and educational programs aimed at enhancing healthcare provider education and patient care quality.	Not published	Varies
AAA-ICDR Foundation ADR Scholarships American Arbitration Association - Int'l Centre for Dispute Resolution Fndn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAA-ICDR Foundation offers ADR Scholarships (including Diversity Scholar recipients) supporting individuals pursuing work/study in alternative dispute resolution.	Not published	Varies
Jim McGarvey Scholarship for Union Leadership in Public Education and Service Montana Federation of Public Employees · Foundation Not published · Varies In memory of Jim McGarvey, a great union leader and a forefather of the Montana Federation of Public Employees, the Montana Professional Teaching Foundation created a scholarship program in his name.	Not published	Varies
TFG Scholarships Timber Framers Guild Inc · Foundation Not published · Approximately 80% of registration cost The TFG Memorial Fund was established in 1999 and has been named in memory of:	Not published	Approximately 80% of registration cost
Ann Mellow Fund for Professional Development National Association of Episcopal Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Professional development grant named in honor of Ann Mellow (2020 Ruth Jenkins Award recipient). Supports professional development programs and activities for Episcopal school staff and leaders.	Not published	$500 – $2K

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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 9, 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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