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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Training Scholarship Revelation Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides partial tuition assistance for those called to become Revelation Wellness Instructors but needing financial support.	Not published	Varies
STFM Project Fund Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	$5K – $10K
ICF: Affiliate Training Grants Iowa Council of Foundations · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Iowa Council of Foundations (ICoF) offers Affiliate Training Grants to support community foundations in Iowa. These grants, up to $2,500 annually, aim to enhance the education and training of volunteer and staff affiliates.	Not published	Up to $3K
Children's Opportunity Group Endowed Teaching Chair Children's Opportunity Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K – $23K	Not published	$8K – $23K
CFSC: Leadership Grants Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Foundation of Switzerland County offers Leadership Grants to support staff and volunteers attending professional development events.	Not published	Up to $2K
AΩA Fellows in Leadership Program Grant Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The AΩA Fellows in Leadership Program, established by the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, aims to cultivate leadership skills among mid-career medical professionals.	Not published	$30K
Curtis and Patricia Meadows Health Career Scholarship Fund Forefront Living Hospice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Research Scholars Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A faculty development program for pediatric researchers.	Not published	Varies
AFAC: Training & Regional Events Grant Arab Fund for Arts and Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The AFAC Training & Regional Events grant, established by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, supports various artistic and cultural initiatives across the Arab region.	Not published	Up to $35K
Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) Greater Fort Wayne Metro Chamber Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Premier leadership development program that builds leadership skills and increases community awareness to drive positive change. Established in 1983, the program has served over 1,400 individuals since inception.	Not published	Varies
Nurse Joyce Scholarship The Bellin Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IDEAL Internship Grants Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The IDEAL Internship Grants, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, promote inclusivity and diversity within the museum field.	Not published	Up to $5K
CEI Foundation Eye Care Scholarship The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150 The Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation (CEIF) offers scholarships to support eligible, non-certified ophthalmology technicians in achieving JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) certification.	Not published	$150
Steven Levine APTA House of Delegates Student Grant Florida Physical Therapy Association Group · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Provides funding for a PT or PTA student FPTA member to attend the APTA House of Delegates — an APTA policymaking body which meets annually and makes decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for…	Not published	Up to $1K
Professionals in Legal Education Developing Equity (PLEDGE) Initiative Accesslex Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies An initiative to increase knowledge and skills related to using empirical research methods to design, administer, and assess student success programs.	Not published	Varies
Medline: Fellowship Grant Medline Industries · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medline Fellowship Grant supports investigator-initiated studies and educational programs, ensuring fellows are trained in advanced medical procedures.	Not published	Varies
DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics Grant The Genetics Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics, established by the Genetics Society of America in 2001, supports early-career geneticists by funding their participation in conferences and laboratory courses.	Not published	$1K
Nonprofit Training Support Wet MTN Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200	Not published	$200
Abstract Awards American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition awards that support early-career investigators and young researchers to present their scientific work at major hepatology conferences.	Not published	Varies
NIDA Mentor-Facilitated Training (MFT) Award in Substance Use Disorders Science Dissemination Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The core purpose of the SAEM Foundation is to improve health by investing in academic emergency medicine career development, research, and education.	Not published	Varies
Mid-Career Mentoring Program Umkc Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed for faculty members who wish to:	Not published	Varies
Course Scholarships Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships to support students in accessing Academy courses. These scholarships help make continuing education more affordable for eligible students.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Transformation Grants Kansas Leadership Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leadership Transformation Grants, provided by the Kansas Leadership Center, aim to foster leadership in Kansas communities.	Not published	Varies
Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders Penny Appeal USA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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