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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ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship Grant Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship offers established artists in Mecklenburg County the chance to rejuvenate their creative practices.	Not published	Up to $15K
Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) Scholarship Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) Scholarship provides $1,000 to six exceptional participants from the 2025 LIWP Signature Program.	Not published	$1K
Sawtooth STEM Educator Award Grant Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Sawtooth STEM Educator Award recognizes two exceptional Idaho educators who inspire students through innovative, hands-on STEM experiences.	Not published	Up to $7K
IWCA: Research Grants National Council of Teachers of English · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Writing Centers Association, a National Council of Teachers of English affiliate, was founded in 1983.	Not published	Varies
Research and Scholarships Grants Delta Dental of West Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Organizations interested in applying should contact: foundation@delta.org The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation provides grants to nonprofits across its 15-state and Washington, D.C. enterprise to support oral health research…	Not published	Varies
Professional Training & Development Scholarships Pennsylvania Urban & Community Forestry Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies TreePennsylvania's Board of Directors has designated a scholarship fund to provide access to practitioners, interested individuals, educators, and others to attend in- or out-of-state workshops, conferences or classes that will expand…	Rolling	Varies
Anatomy Training Program Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) offers an Anatomy Training Program aimed at enhancing vocational training for educators in anatomy.	Not published	Varies
Travel Reimbursements Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel reimbursements will be provided to individuals who attended an approved STEM AC opportunity.	Not published	Varies
AACN Continuing Professional Development Scholarships Grant American Association of Critical Care Nurses · Foundation Not published · Varies The AACN Continuing Professional Development Scholarships are designed for AACN members seeking to enhance their professional and personal growth.	Not published	Varies
Mentoring Program for Folklife and Traditional Arts New York Folklore Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A technical assistance program providing funding for consultancies, folk artist mentoring, professional development exchanges, and professional development activities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Leadership Learning Series (LLS) Institute for Nonprofit Practice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A series of virtual workshops and webinars led by experts and national thought leaders to inspire, educate, support, and connect social impact leaders.	Not published	Varies
Public Art Learning Fund Grant New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices.	Not published	Varies
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: National Implementation Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $1M Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries…	Not published	$75K – $1M
Morgan Stanley Fellowship The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of CFU's coordinated initiatives across the leadership lifecycle designed to Attract, Empower, and Connect Utah's social sector leaders.	Not published	Varies
Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowships National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gulf Research Program's Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Therapeutic Child Care Grant (Building Blocks for Success Pilot) Preschool Promise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A pilot program focused on implementing trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic approaches in early childhood settings. The initiative combines professional development in trauma-informed practices with ongoing coaching and support.	Not published	Varies
Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Program (LBDL) Massachusetts Computer Using Educators Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The LBDL program provides job-embedded professional learning to prepare principals and school-based leadership teams to lead a blended and personalized learning transition in their schools.	Not published	Varies
Cottrell IMPACT Award Grant Research Corporation dba Research · Foundation Not published · $5K The Cottrell IMPACT Award recognizes the significant contributions of Cottrell Scholars and Holland Award recipients in advancing science through leadership and service.	Not published	$5K
STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS) Grant The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS), offered by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), provides funding up to $10,000 for occupational therapy graduates and clinicians from underrepresented backgrounds to enhance…	Not published	Up to $10K
Training Grants The Credit Union Foundation of MD & DC · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Foundation support for staff and volunteer education at credit unions. Training grants help credit union staff and volunteers improve their skills and meet their professional goals.	Not published	Up to $2K
Leadership Development Program Iowa Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Cultivate critical leadership skills and competencies for health care professionals	Not published	Varies
Richard L. Byyny Fellow In Leadership Grant Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The Richard L. Byyny Fellow In Leadership program, established by Alpha Omega Alpha, aims to nurture mid-career physician leaders through a year-long fellowship.	Not published	$30K
Expert Fellowship Program GridLab Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies GridLab provides funding, training, and advising to mid-career industry professionals who have recently (within the last 3 months) or are planning to imminently start an independent consultancy to serve the clean energy advocacy community.	Not published	Varies
RRF Lawrence Travel Scholarships Retina Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel scholarships to support educational opportunities and advancement for vision scientists and ophthalmologists.	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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