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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Royal CU and ECCF Nonprofit Professional Development Grant Program Eau Claire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Royal CU and ECCF Nonprofit Professional Development Grant Program, funded by the Eau Claire Community Foundation, supports local nonprofits in Eau Claire by providing grants for professional development training.	Not published	Up to $500
Chris Walker Education Fund National Equipment Finance Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chris Walker Education Fund honors the legacy of Chris Walker, a NEFA Board Member and tireless industry advocate who passed away in 2011.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residency Program - 12-Month Full-Time Mercy Health Southwest Missourikansas Communities · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $650	Rolling	$100 – $650
MAF Scholarships (Graduate and Undergraduate) Michigan Architectural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies MAF offers scholarships for students pursuing architectural education at Michigan colleges and universities. Multiple scholarship programs are available, including named scholarships:	Not published	Varies
Dr. Charles A. Coltman, Jr. Fellowship Program The Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Initiated in 2008, this fellowship engages outstanding young investigators from SWOG member institutions in learning clinical trial methodology within an academic and cooperative group environment, while honoring the legacy of long-time…	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Inclusion Project-Year 3 Grant Program New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The New Jersey Inclusion Project-Year 3 Grant Program aims to enhance inclusive instructional practices in schools by offering leadership development, professional training, coaching, and consultation.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant Medical Library Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant, established by MLA Past-President Naomi C. Broering, supports individuals of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity in advancing medical information services.	Not published	$1K
Dean F. Failey Grant Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Dean F. Failey Grant, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, supports impactful research, exhibition, and conservation projects within the decorative arts field.	Not published	Up to $15K
NVAR Global Scholarship Program Northern Virginia Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Varies Helps NVAR members offset the cost of attending international conferences and trade missions focused on global real estate.	Not published	Varies
Nurse Joyce Scholarship Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sioux Falls Radiation Oncology Staff Education Fund Sanford Health Foundation West · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional education and training fund created by Dr. Michele Lohr to provide radiation oncology staff with education and certification training opportunities to maintain high performance standards and support staff recruitment and…	Not published	Varies
Artist Support Grants Arts Council of Moore County · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Artist Support Grant by The Arts Council of Moore County provides funding to support the professional and artistic development of North Carolina artists across various genres.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Prospective Teacher NCTM Annual Meeting Attendance Award National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student.	Not published	Varies
Non-Profit Training Resource Fund TD Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Non-profit organizations are often the backbone of a community, providing necessary services like job placement, meal delivery and training that wouldn't be available otherwise.	Not published	Varies
George A. Levicki, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship Delta Dental of Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies Created in 2018 in honor of George A. Levicki, former CEO and founder of Delta Dental of Virginia. The scholarship recognizes qualities in dental students that Levicki brought to Delta Dental of Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Herb Kohl: Principal Leadership Award - Private School Principals & Administrators Grant Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Herb Kohl Principal Leadership Award supports Wisconsin's private school principals and administrators by recognizing their leadership.	Not published	$6K
Clinical Scholarships (Clinical Excellence Scholarships) Kootenai Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The Foundation awards "Clinical Excellence" scholarships annually to assist Kootenai Health employees with continuing education costs as they pursue advanced degrees to enhance patient care and overall clinical excellence.	Not published	$8K
AUGS UrogynCREST Program American Urogynecologic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies AUGS UrogynCREST (Clinical Research Education & Scholarly Training) Program — a mentored research education / career-development program for urogynecology investigators.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur, Roxbury Arts Group Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program, hosted by the Roxbury Arts Group, offers a unique professional development opportunity for artists and creatives of all disciplines.	Not published	Varies
Building Productive Partnerships Program Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Collaboration between Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) and the Bayer Center for Non-Profit Management at Robert Morris University to provide in-depth training in organizational partnering and collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Staff Development Grant Beartooth Billings Clinic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Development grants are awarded to current Beartooth employees pursuing further education and professional development to contribute to the future of rural health.	Not published	Varies
AES Infrastructure Grants American Epilepsy Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AES Infrastructure Grant, offered by the American Epilepsy Society, provides up to $50,000 to support the development of national or international multicenter research programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
Sleep Research Program for Advancing Careers Training Program American Academy of Sleep Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies The AASM Foundation is committed to growing and supporting the pipeline of sleep scientists by investing in the research careers of new investigators through mentorship and grantsmanship training opportunities.	Not published	Varies
JUF: Springboard - PD Grant Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The JUF: Springboard - PD Grant offers funding of up to $500 to support professional development for Jewish Youth Professionals and Educators in the Chicago area.	Not published	Up to $500

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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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