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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Attingham Scholarship The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · Varies The NSCDA offers museum professionals employed at NSCDA properties a rare opportunity to study collections and landscapes of historic English country homes at the prestigious Attingham Summer School in Britain.	Not published	Varies
Pillars Artist Fellowship Pillars Fund · Foundation Not published · $40K The Pillars Artist Fellowship was launched in 2021 by Pillars Fund in partnership with Riz Ahmed's Left Handed Films, with critical seed investments from Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios.	Not published	$40K
Economic Club Summer Internship Program The Economic Club of Washington DC · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development and on-the-job training program for Economic Club scholars, operating since 2015.	Not published	Varies
St. John's United Foundation Tuition Reimbursement St John's Lutheran Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Financial support for personal and career growth through educational opportunities that benefit future career advancement Funds made available through the generosity of donors to the St. John's Foundation.	Not published	$2K
Leadership at Its Best™ (LAIB) Program National Association of Wheat Growers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Syngenta has designed an agricultural advocacy conference promoting cross-cultural exchange for commodity and trade associations. The conference features refreshed modules based on contemporary leadership thought, ideas, and techniques.	Not published	Varies
AMS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Scholarship The American Montessori Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program offered by the American Montessori Society focused on supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) Legal Services Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies LSC makes a limited number of forgivable loans to attorneys employed by LSC grantees to assist with law school debt repayment.	Not published	Varies
SHRM Annual Conference & Expo Grant North Carolina Society for Human · Foundation Not published · Varies Conference attendance grants to help members meet colleagues, learn, and discuss HR-relevant issues and ideas. Applicants must be ONE of the following: Applicants must also meet ALL of the following criteria:	Not published	Varies
FEMM Model Medical Consultant Grant Fresnel Shores · Foundation Not published · Varies To increase awareness and training for medical professionals (specifically medical consultants) in FEMM Model restorative reproductive medicine techniques. Meeting qualifications does not guarantee a grant award.	Not published	Varies
PACE Coaching Program Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides certified BIPOC executive and life coaches to BIPOC nonprofit executives and next-generation leaders at no cost to their organizations for six months, strengthening their personal and organizational effectiveness.	Not published	Varies
Educator Art Grants Westly Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Westly Foundation's Educator Art Grants strengthen arts education in music, theater, dance and visual arts. Public school teachers in grades TK-8 can receive up to $500 to enhance their classroom and after-school arts programs.	Not published	$500
Exhibit Award Grant National Library of Medicine · Foundation Not published · $2K The Exhibit Award from the National Library of Medicine supports outreach and professional capacity building through conferences and institutional exhibits.	Not published	$2K
Parsec Financial CFP Certification Diversity Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Established in 2021 by Parsec Financial as extension of firm's fundamental values of giving back to communities it serves.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Solventum Fellowships Grant 3M Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Solventum Fellowships aim to support healthcare professionals' education in advanced medical procedures and technologies.	Not published	Varies
FEMM Teacher Grant Fresnel Shores · Foundation Not published · Varies To increase awareness and training for medical professionals and FEMM Model instructors in restorative reproductive medicine techniques and fertility awareness-based methods. Meeting qualifications does not guarantee a grant award.	Not published	Varies
Homeward Bound Employee Education Scholarship Homeward Bound Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $3K Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Homeward Bound, Inc.	Not published	$100 – $3K
CAE Scholarship ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAE Scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing the CAE credential.	Not published	Varies
ASA Annual Meeting Travel Fund Awards Grant American Sociological Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The ASA Annual Meeting Travel Fund Awards support sociologists facing financial barriers in attending the Annual Meeting.	Not published	$500
ASAE-USAe Travel Scholarship American Society of Association Executives · Foundation Not published · Varies Financially supports association professionals to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Teachers Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Fund for Teachers provides grants to PreK-12 teachers for self-designed professional development opportunities in locations around the world.	Not published	$5K – $10K
ITTO Fellowship Programme Grant International Tropical Timber Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ITTO Fellowship Programme, initiated in 1989, has empowered over 1400 young and mid-career individuals from 49 countries, enhancing their professional development in forestry.	Not published	Up to $10K
Foreign Credential Evaluation Scholarships Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships to support evaluation of foreign early childhood education credentials Program providing financial assistance for early educators with credentials from outside the United States to have their qualifications evaluated for…	Not published	Varies
Idaho Educator Externship Program Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Idaho Educator Externship Program aims to enhance STEM education by providing educators with hands-on experiences in various work environments.	Not published	$5K
AIMSE/Toigo Scholarship Association of Investment Management · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Toigo Foundation's work is about both the institution and the individual—building stronger, more diverse organizations through the inclusion and advancement of under-represented talent.	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 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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