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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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Scholarship Program Pioneer Home Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This program relies on funding approved by the State of Minnesota and supports education for employees working in community-based services and housing to advance in their careers.	Not published	Varies
Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award Grant The Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award supports individuals pursuing a career in Jewish Communal Service.	Not published	Varies
Elevate Grants Risd Excellence in Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Support professional development and continuing education for Richardson ISD staff members. All requests must be clearly connected to professional growth and role within RISD.	Not published	Up to $1K
FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research · Foundation Not published · $150K The FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant supports early-stage researchers in sarcoidosis, fostering skills and knowledge advancement.	Not published	$150K
Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship - Early-Career Fellows Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship is a yearlong program designed for early-career and mid-career faculty to enhance their scholarly writing and leadership skills.	Not published	$1K
Betsy Love McClung Travel Grant American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · Foundation Not published · $2K The Betsy Love McClung Travel Grant, established in 2016 by the ASBMR Fund, honors Betsy Love McClung's contributions to nursing and allied health in osteoporosis care.	Not published	$2K
Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Iowa Corn Promotion Board · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year intensive leadership development program for industry professionals focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of the corn industry.	Not published	Varies
Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award: Preceptor Award Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award: Preceptor Award recognizes exceptional pharmacy residency preceptors with over ten years of contributions in training and mentoring.	Not published	Varies
HSMAI Foundation Student Event Grant Foundation of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International · Foundation Rolling · Up to $8K	Rolling	Up to $8K
Keynote Presenter Grant Program ( formerly Conference Presenter Grant ) Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · $2K The Keynote Presenter Grant Program by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology aims to support presenters from diverse backgrounds who coordinate gatherings for psychology educators.	Not published	$2K
George Stout Scholarship Grant Foundation for Advancement in Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The George Stout Scholarship, offered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, supports AIC members who are students or recent graduates to attend professional meetings.	Not published	Up to $1K
Bishop Society Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
STFM Medical Editing Fellowship Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
Kevin Murnane Coaches Grant Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding for coaches' professional development in cross-country skiing programs	Not published	Varies
Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award: Program Award Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pharmacy Residency Excellence Award recognizes ASHP-accredited residency programs that demonstrate innovation and excellence in training pharmacy residents.	Not published	Varies
Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship Dental Assisting National Board Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The scholarship was developed to help dental professionals pursue professional development and achieve their career goals.	Not published	$250 – $1K
HarvardX Scholarships Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · Varies The HarvardX Scholarships provide Allston-Brighton residents and Ed Portal members with opportunities to enhance their education through fully funded HarvardX courses.	Not published	Varies
Indiana Youth Institute: School-Based Training Grants Indiana Youth Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Indiana Youth Institute is offering School-Based Training Grants to support professional development for school staff in Indiana.	Not published	$500
MVJ-NBC Partnership: Internship Program Military Veterans in Journalism Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MVJ has partnered with NBC Universal to help veterans enter America's newsrooms. MVJ will flag applications of its members to NBCUniversal directly for consideration in their paid internship program.	Not published	Varies
Women in Business Mentoring Program French-American Chamber of Commerce in the United States Inc New York Chapter · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Leadership Advancement Program (NLAP) Business Volunteers Unlimited · Foundation Not published · Varies A five-part professional development series that provides relevant, evidence-based training for local nonprofit executives. The program was launched in 2018 with Ratliff & Taylor, Ohio's largest full-service talent management consultancy.	Not published	Varies
Summer Associate Program The Greenlining Institute · Foundation Not published · $12K Interested candidates for 2027 cohort should fill out the interest form to be notified when 2027 applications open.	Not published	$12K
Fernando J. Rivero Public Sector Service Fund HNBA via-Vision in Action-Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Established to honor Fernando J. Rivero and support public sector attorneys.	Not published	Varies
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Leadership Grants Program The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weinberg Foundation’s grantmaking reflects the wishes of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg, as outlined in the Foundation’s charter, as well as the laws and public policy that govern private philanthropy in the United States and Israel.	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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