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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Brittenback-Meezan Presidential Award Association of Anglican Musicians · Foundation Not published · $4K An annual $3,000 grant from AAM (with $1,000 parish match for total of $4,000) demonstrating the value of continuing education in enlivening worship and deepening Christian understanding through music.	Not published	$4K
Carolyn Horton Scholarship Grant Foundation for Advancement in Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Carolyn Horton Scholarship, initiated by the Foundation For Advancement In Conservation, supports members of the Book and Paper Group in covering costs for meetings, seminars, workshops, and research projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
Newsom-Davis Visiting Fellowships Grant Guarantors of Brain · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,500 The Newsom-Davis Visiting Fellowships honor Professor John Newsom-Davis and support clinicians from Eastern Europe and ODA-eligible countries.	Not published	Up to £1,500
Circle of Caring Scholarship Program Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A workforce development initiative created by Pardee Hospital Foundation to support UNC Health Pardee employees in their pursuit of continued education and professional growth. Focus Areas - Eligible Development Opportunities:	Not published	Varies
Tenure-Track Faculty Synergy Semesters and Faculty Research-Semester Leaves in International Affairs Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University offers competitive grants for Tenure-Track Faculty Synergy Semesters and Faculty Research-Semester Leaves.	Not published	Up to $2K
The Light Awards Grant Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Light Awards provide funding up to $30,000 over two years for professional learning projects designed by teachers. Targeting teams of educators, the program aims to enhance teaching effectiveness and student inspiration.	Not published	Up to $30K
Golden Key Professional Development Award Grant Golden Key International Honour Society Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $750 The Golden Key Professional Development Award aims to support and highlight Golden Key members in their professional journeys.	Not published	$750
Siemens: Educational Grants Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies Siemens Healthineers offers educational grants aimed at enhancing professional education in the healthcare sector.	Not published	Varies
The Diane Minshall UBC Memorial Award Grant Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada (AWFC) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Diane Minshall UBC Memorial Award, established by the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada, honors the legacy of Diane Minshall, a dedicated technician and manager in the field of animal care.	Not published	$1K
Barbara Burt Innovative Leader Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara Burt Innovative Leader Fund, established by the Foellinger Foundation, honors Barbara A. Burt's commitment to nonprofit leadership in Allen County.	Not published	Varies
Trainee Professional Development Award Grant Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Trainee Professional Development Award (TPDA) supports undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scholars exhibiting research excellence.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Scholarship Fund Landis Homes Retirement Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides continuing education opportunities for qualified team members in allied health fields. Priority is given to the nursing profession.	Not published	Varies
New Initiatives Grant Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The New Initiatives Grant, funded by the Western Washington University Foundation, offers up to $10,000 to support the pursuit of external funding for innovative cross-cutting initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Durfee Foundation Lark Awards Grant Durfee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K The Durfee Foundation, established in 1960, provides significant funding to support innovative nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County.	Not published	$30K
Facet Scholarship for Increased Diversity in Financial Planning Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnership between Facet and CFP Board Center for Financial Planning. Extension of Facet's mission to provide all families with benefits of a relationship with a CFP® professional, regardless of socioeconomic status or net worth.	Not published	Varies
FCP: Nonprofit Growth Grants - MS in Nonprofit Leadership Foundations Community Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The FCP Nonprofit Growth Grants support organizational development for nonprofits in Bucks County, offering up to $10,000. Eligible organizations must address behavioral health and human service needs for children and families.	Not published	Up to $10K
Durfee Foundation Stanton Fellowship Durfee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Durfee Foundation is named in honor of Dorothy Durfee Avery who, with her husband, R. Stanton (Stan) Avery, established it in 1960.	Not published	Varies
Mosal Award Phi Theta Kappa Group · Foundation Not published · $5K Supports a PTK chapter advisor to complete a project that leads to personal professional growth.	Not published	$5K
NDC Professional Development Grants North Dakota Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The NDC Professional Development Grants offer reimbursement funding for North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists.	Not published	Up to $1K
National Board Certification Support Montana Federation of Public Employees · Foundation Not published · Varies The Montana Professional Teaching Foundation provides support to help teachers navigate the National Board Certification process.	Not published	Varies
CTP Leadership Development System Course Award Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies CTP Leadership Development System Course Award To support leadership development of a chemical technician or chemist by covering the cost of an ACS Leadership Development System course at an ACS Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Building Leaders Grants Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Leaders Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the recruitment, education, and ongoing formation of church leaders.	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-20-3717 After School Professional Development Opportunities Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies Offer professional development activities for child care practitioners who serve children kindergarten age through 12 years of age as part of the federal quality enhancement initiative.	Not published	Varies
Kilmer Scholarship Fund Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship fund supporting health technology education and professional development.	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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