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 state and 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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Clinical Research Training Institute Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASH Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI) is an enriching year-long program for hematology fellows and junior faculty focused on clinical research training.	Not published	Varies
New Voices Filmmaker Grant The New Festival Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The New Voices Filmmaker Grant is an initiative in partnership with Netflix to support emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers.	Not published	$25K
Educational Scholarship (Continuing Education) Paramedic Resources Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Scholarships for Paramedics and EMTs to attend continuing education, such as conferences or training. Applications are evaluated and awarded on a continuous, rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Surgical Education Research Fellowship Grant Association For Surgical Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Surgical Education Research Fellowship (SERF) provides a one-year, home-site program for members of the Association for Surgical Education to develop skills in educational research.	Not published	Varies
Hind Foundation: Continuing Education Grant Hind Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Hind Foundation's Continuing Education Grant supports nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County by providing resources to enhance the skills of staff, volunteers, and board members.	Not published	Up to $1K
Molly Kellogg Nutrition Counseling Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Molly Kellogg Nutrition Counseling Award, provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, aims to enhance counseling skills in the dietetic profession.	Not published	Up to $1K
Robert Graham Center: Policy Studies in Family Practice and Primary Care - Robert L. Phillips, Jr. Health Policy Fellowship Pisacano Leadership Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BEL Grant Assistance Support Services Beneficial Electrification League · Foundation Not published · Varies BEL provides direct grant assistance and support services to help organizations secure federal and state funding for beneficial electrification projects.	Not published	Varies
Strongheart Scholarship Program Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community · Foundation Not published · $1K – $60K Supports Bishop Gadsden team members who want to continue their education or reduce debt resulting from prior education.	Not published	$1K – $60K
WMCA Scholarship to IIMC Annual Conference Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships to support municipal clerks in attending the IIMC (International Institute of Municipal Clerks) Annual Conference, providing access to valuable training, networking, and educational resources.	Not published	Varies
Bruce Reider, MD Scholarship American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship honors Dr. Bruce Reider and provides comprehensive support to one US Sports Medicine Fellow each year to facilitate their professional development and participation in AOSSM activities.	Not published	Varies
Employment-based Tuition Scholarship Pioneer Home Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A tuition scholarship program for PioneerCare employees seeking to advance their careers in healthcare. The program is designed to support work-life balance and career development for staff.	Not published	Varies
DCMH Foundation Employee Scholarships Delta Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $234 – $1K The Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) Foundation awards continuing education scholarships to DCMH employees pursuing degrees, certifications, and professional development in healthcare.	Not published	$234 – $1K
DQI Best Thesis Award American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies This award recognizes doctoral thesis research of outstanding quality and achievement in quantum information science and technology and encourages effective written and oral presentation of research results.	Not published	Varies
Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program Howard Hughes Medical Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Freeman Hrabowski Scholars are employed by HHMI and maintain an academic appointment and lab at their research institutions, similar to HHMI Investigators.	Not published	Varies
Public Library Association Conference 2026 Travel Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Minnesota Department of Education offers the Public Library Association Conference 2026 Travel Grant to support library staff in attending the conference from April 1-3, 2026, in Minneapolis.	Not published	Up to $3K
AAFP FUTURE Conference Funding Opportunity Florida Academy of Family Physicians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation provides financial assistance to Florida residents and students attending the American Academy of Family Physicians' National Conference in Kansas City, MO every July.	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-20-3718 Leadership Training and Tiered Reimbursement – Quality Discretionary Grantee Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies Contractor is to provide Early Childhood Leadership Training, which includes: 1.) Taking Charge of Change Leadership Training for child care center administrators, 2.) Technology Training for child care center administrators and 3.) Family…	Not published	Varies
Darwin Plus Fund - People & Skills Grant Darwin Plus · Foundation Not published · Up to £100,000 The Darwin Plus People & Skills fund supports capacity building in UK Overseas Territories through training and professional development.	Not published	Up to £100,000
Live and Thrive Your Way Fund Forefront Living Hospice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Longwood Art Gallery Curatorial Fellowship The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Longwood Arts Project seeks a Bronx-based Curatorial Fellow for a unique opportunity to assist with the implementation of the Longwood Art Gallery 2025 series of three exhibitions.	Not published	Varies
Texas Chapter Leadership Institute Event Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lee Allison Professional Development Award Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Lee Allison Professional Development Award provides grants of up to $500 for women in Utah with a geoscience degree to enhance their professional skills through training, conferences, or certifications.	Not published	Up to $500
Chef André Soltner Grant Program for Ment'or Ment Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies Providing unique educational opportunities and resources to culinary professionals looking to expand their own culinary skillset and experience.	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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