Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
National Community Action Leadership Award Purpose: Recognizes Community Action practitioners whose expertise on what works to promote greater economic opportunity for children and families is known…
National Emerging Leaders Program (NELP) Funder: Funeral Service Foundation Inc (WI, US) Overview: Professional development program and scholarship supporting emerging leaders in the funeral service…
National Humanities Conference Equitable Access Grants Funder: Federation of State Humanities Councils (FSHC) and National Humanities Alliance (NHA), with support from the National Endowment for the…
Overview Program Overview The National Leaders of Color Fellowships (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West (formerly WESTAF) in order to establish…
Directory's Innovation Grant series will send a representative from two organizations to National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)'s annual conference at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach…
National MS Society: Institutional Clinician Training Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Amount: Approximately US $225,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary…
National MS Society: Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Amount: Up to US $225,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The National…
National Register Internship Travel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The National Register…
Native Artist Professional Development Overview: Professional development programs and resources designed to support Native artists in advancing their careers and skills. Geographic Scope: United…
Overview The Native Arts Fellowship supports emerging and mid-career artists to pursue collections research projects that utilize NMAI collections. Artists may access both object and archival…
NBCDI Policy Fellowship Program Overview: Fosters Black leaders committed to creating an equitable and just future for Black children and families. Program Launch: June 2019 Purpose: Elevates and…
NBRC William W. Burgin, Jr., MD and Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation (philanthropic arm of AARC) Award Amount: Up to $7,500 Geographic…
NBRC/AMP Gareth B. Gish, MS, RRT Memorial Postgraduate Education Recognition Award Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation (philanthropic arm of AARC) Award Amount: Up to $5,000 (may include…
NC Center for Nonprofits Membership Scholarship Program Funder: Healthcare Foundation of Wilson (NC, US) Purpose: Scholarship program providing membership support through the NC Center for Nonprofits…
NCA Research Cultivation Grants Funder: National Communication Association (DC, US) Website: natcom.org Grant program listed among NCA's professional development opportunities. Specific details about…
NCA Student Caucus Travel Grants Funder: National Communication Association (DC, US) Website: natcom.org Grant program listed among NCA's professional development opportunities. Specific details…
NCaeyc Annual Conference Scholarship Funder: Chatham County Partnership for Children with funding from Women of Fearrington, Inc. Overview: Scholarships to attend the NC Association for the Education…
NCBJ Public Outreach Award Funder: National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Overview: Established in 2018, the NCBJ Public Outreach Award recognizes individual bankruptcy judges and bankruptcy…
nccPA Health Foundation: Empower Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: nccPA Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The nccPA Health Foundation's Empower Grant…
nccPA Health Foundation: Equitable Care - Be the Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: nccPA Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The nccPA Health Foundation:…