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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Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant- Departmental Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Eastman Departmental Residency and Colloquium Grant provides funding to support activities aligned with the mission of the Institute for Music Leadership (IML).	Not published	Up to $2K
Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) Fellowship Grant Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) Fellowship is a prestigious 12-month program aimed at equipping emerging international security experts with critical negotiation skills and knowledge in arms control.	Not published	Varies
Sabbatical Grant Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Sabbatical Grant by Rasmuson Foundation offers tribal and nonprofit leaders a unique opportunity for personal renewal through a fully funded sabbatical of 90 to 120 days.	Not published	$50K
Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Since 2015, the Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program has played a key role in cultivating new voices in trust and estate law.	Not published	Up to $3K
Grants to Educators Littleton Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $5K The LPS Foundation's Grants to Educators program supports teachers and staff in Littleton Public Schools by funding educator grants that inspire creativity in the classroom and enhance educational experiences for students.	Not published	$300 – $5K
John H. Graham IV Fund American Society of Association Executives · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in celebration of the life and legacy of John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, to support association professionals.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Leaders Program: Professional Development for Arts Administrators Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Leaders Program by NYFA offers a year-long professional development opportunity for manager-level arts administrators in NYC.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Teaching Initiative Professional Development Grants Belmont Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The FBE is committed to supporting teachers and staff with ongoing professional development.	Not published	Varies
Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, Travelling Fellowship Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · $5K The Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, Travelling Fellowship, established by the American College of Surgeons Foundation, honors Dr. Organ's legacy by funding an annual fellowship for outstanding surgeons.	Not published	$5K
AAFP Foundation: Center for the History of Family Medicine Oral History Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AAFP Foundation's Center for the History of Family Medicine Oral History Grant offers up to $3,000 annually for oral history interviews in family medicine.	Not published	Up to $3K
Mimi Diffley Memorial Employee Scholarship Sanford Health Foundation West · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program honoring the legacy of Mimi Diffley, a nurse at Sanford Bemidji who dedicated over 20 years to patient care. The scholarship supports Sanford employees seeking to further their careers in healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Technical Assistance (NPTA) Fund Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Nonprofit Technical Assistance (NPTA) Fund is a collaborative program designed to address the need for capacity building and technical assistance among nonprofits in Kent County.	Not published	Up to $10K
K.P. Funderburke Jr. Educational Endowment Fund Appalachian Society of American Forester · Foundation Not published · Varies Support students and active APSAF members in professional development and educational opportunities.	Not published	Varies
ALISE / Norman Horrocks Leadership Award Grant Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) · Foundation Not published · $500 The ALISE / Norman Horrocks Leadership Award, established in 2009 by the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), recognizes new members for their exceptional leadership in library and information science.	Not published	$500
nccPA Health Foundation: Empower Grant nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The nccPA Health Foundation's Empower Grant supports Board Certified PAs and PA students in improving health equity through funding up to $5,000 for innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Flaherty Film Seminar Fellowship International Film Seminars Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Flaherty offers fellowship opportunities for filmmakers, curators, and media professionals to participate in the annual Robert Flaherty Film Seminar.	Not published	Varies
ISMRT Scholarship Fund International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Program for Adult Care Excellence (PACE) Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $38K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Program for Adult Care Excellence (PACE) aims to enhance adult care for cystic fibrosis patients by recruiting and training physicians.	Not published	Up to $38K
Growing Your Stewardship Scholarship Grant The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Supports professional development of pastors, parish staff, school staff, and ministry leaders to attend the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) Conference.	Not published	$1K
Fund for Teachers Fellows Chattanoogahamilton County Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for self-designed summer fellowships that allow preK-12 teachers to pursue learning experiences they design in response to the needs of their students.	Not published	Varies
American Surgical Association: Surgical Leaders Fellowship Grant American Surgical Association · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Surgical Association's Surgical Leaders Fellowship Grant aims to develop future academic surgical leaders while promoting diversity in leadership roles.	Not published	$5K
Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) - Early Child Care Programs Future Ready Five · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive program designed to help early childcare centers and family child care homes support children's kindergarten readiness through coaching, training, and financial incentives. Training Locations & Schedule (2025-2026):	Not published	Varies
CCF: Strengthening Nonprofits Grants The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K Funding key organizational development initiatives that lead to stronger, more adaptable organizations.Empowering nonprofits to seek assistance that they deem to be the right fit for their organizational needs.Centering organizations who…	Not published	$5K – $15K
ACP Scholarship Program (Arranger Certification Program Scholarship) Sweet Adelines International Corporation · Foundation Not published · $2K The ACP Scholarship Program provides funding and mentorship to develop advanced arrangers in barbershop music.	Not published	$2K

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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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