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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Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing History, Number Theory, or Discrete Mathematics Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Professional Development Scholarship, offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, supports educators in enhancing their expertise in history, number theory, or discrete mathematics.	Not published	Up to $3K
International Society Annual Meeting Travel Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Society Annual Meeting Travel Grant supports dermatology residents and young dermatologists from the U.S. and Canada for travel to international meetings in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.	Not published	Varies
Global Executive Arts Management Fellowship Grant University of Maryland · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Executive Arts Management Fellowship, hosted by the University of Maryland, supports executives in the arts and cultural sector.	Not published	Varies
Steve Thompson Memorial Education Grants The Recycling Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K Education grants program to bring recycling professionals to the Resource Recycling Conference for professional development and networking.	Not published	$80K
ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $40K The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship is a prestigious, nonpartisan program designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in government.	Not published	$40K
Pierce Family Scholarship Kootenai Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pierce Family Scholarship assists employees of Kootenai Health with continuing job training and education costs as they further their skills to enhance patient care and overall clinical excellence.	Not published	Varies
Margene Wagstaff Award for Innovation in Dietetics Education Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Margene Wagstaff Award for Innovation in Dietetics Education recognizes individuals who inspire entry-level dietetics professionals to uphold professional values.	Not published	$5K
Healthcare Infection Society: Career Development Bursary Grant Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) · Foundation Not published · £2,500 The Healthcare Infection Society offers a Career Development Bursary aimed at supporting the continuing professional development of Full and Associate members.	Not published	£2,500
Nonprofit Executive Leadership Award Grant Foellinger Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Foellinger Foundation Nonprofit Executive Leadership Award honors exceptional nonprofit executives demonstrating outstanding leadership and impact in Allen County.	Not published	$5K
FCP: Nonprofit Growth Grants - Organizational & Professional Development Foundations Community Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The FCP Nonprofit Growth Grants support the professional development of nonprofits in Bucks County, offering grants up to $10,000. These funds assist organizations in areas such as board training, financial planning, and strategic planning.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Solutions Program (CSP) International Research & Exchanges · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Solutions Program seeks U.S.-based organizations to host CSP Fellows for a three-month professional practicum.	Not published	Varies
Mashgicha Enrichment Program Star-K Certification Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Educational enrichment program specifically designed for female mashgichos (kosher supervisors/inspectors). The program provides training and professional development opportunities for women working in kashrus supervision.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship: Graduate Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · $2K The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship, established by SHAPE America, honors outstanding graduate students in health and physical education.	Not published	$2K
Franciscan Healthcare Educational Assistance Program Franciscan Care Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $23K Franciscan Healthcare offers educational assistance to support professional education and training in healthcare-related fields. The program supports the organization's mission to recruit and retain qualified employees.	Not published	Up to $23K
Nonprofit Training and Advancement Fund Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Nonprofit Training and Advancement Fund, managed by The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, offers one-time grants of $1,000 aimed at enhancing nonprofit leadership development, succession planning, performance…	Not published	Up to $1K
Colorado Change Leader Program Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Colorado Change Leader Program, initiated by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, aims to cultivate effective leaders in creative industries.	Not published	Up to $500
AO Spine NA Fellowship Award Grant Ao North America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AO Spine NA Fellowship Award aims to fund post-graduate fellowship programs at institutions in North America, covering expenses such as stipends, research, and education.	Not published	Varies
GMF: Nonprofit Management Fund Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The GMF Nonprofit Management Fund Grant supports capacity-building initiatives for small to medium-sized nonprofits in Milwaukee and surrounding counties.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Professional Development Grants The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University aim to enhance community engaged scholarship through funding for course development, faculty engagement, and research initiatives.	Not published	Up to $2K
Level 100 Coaches Certification Reimbursement Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation reimburses coaches for Level 100 certification costs.	Not published	Up to $250
Faculty Innovation in Education Award Grant American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The ABPN Faculty Innovation in Education Award aims to support innovative educational projects that enhance residency training and lifelong learning for psychiatrists and neurologists.	Not published	Up to $120K
Advancing Pediatric Leaders Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A faculty development program designed to advance pediatric leaders.	Not published	Varies
ASSP Foundation Career Development Grant American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The ASSP Foundation Career Development Grant supports individuals in the environmental health and safety field by providing financial assistance for certification and professional development activities.	Not published	$500 – $1K
RE33 General Topic Research Grant – $100,000 Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · $100K The RE33 General Topic Research Grant offers $100,000 to support established oncology nurse researchers with a history of at least $50,000 in prior funding.	Not published	$100K

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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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