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 state and 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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Individual Coaches Grant Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Offsets expenses incurred to advance coaches' certifications and officials' training. Funds can support obtaining Level 200 or 300 coaches certification or official training certification.	Not published	Varies
Southeastern Region- Colleen Callahan Professional Development Award Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Costume Society of America (CSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on March 23, 1973, and incorporated in the state of New York on September 12, 1973.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship Grant Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship, established in 2022 by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) in collaboration with Opsis Architecture, supports mid-career women in architecture.	Not published	Up to $3K
Curtis and Patricia Meadows Health Career Scholarship Fund Forefront Living Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting Allied Health Professionals at Presbyterian Village North (PVN) in their pursuit of health education and professional development.	Not published	Varies
ADS-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship Dental Assisting National Board Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), DANB, and the DALE Foundation share a commitment to the health and safety of patients and providers and believe that everyone in dentistry plays an active role in providing safe, quality dental care.	Not published	Varies
Partnership Programs National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership · Foundation Not published · Varies Collaborative engagement with educational institutions to enhance existing leadership programs through Medal of Honor values, stories, and character skill development experiences.	Not published	Varies
Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion, offered by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to improve access to rheumatology care by supporting the training of fellows at institutions facing funding constraints.	Not published	Up to $150K
MPI Mentorship Program Moving Picture Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Pairs emerging filmmakers with seasoned industry professionals for a yearlong experience of meaningful dialogue, practical support, and values-driven career development.	Not published	Varies
CCKA Provider Scholarship Program Crawford County Kids Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies Designed to reduce financial barriers for early childhood educators pursuing professional development. Supports the local child care workforce and ensures Crawford County children benefit from high-quality, well-trained providers.	Rolling	Varies
National Board Certified Teachers Scholarship Grant Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The National Board Certified Teachers Scholarship, funded by the Education Minnesota Foundation, aims to support K-12 educators pursuing National Board Certification.	Not published	Up to $1K
ACS and EAST Health Policy Scholarship Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACS and EAST Health Policy Scholarship supports active surgeons who are members of the American College of Surgeons and EAST.	Not published	Varies
Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal Grant Water Environment Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fair Distinguished Engineering Educator Medal honors the legacy of Gordon Maskew Fair, a pioneer in the field of sanitary engineering at Harvard University.	Not published	Varies
International Travel Grants Society For Music Theory Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $650 The Society for Music Theory offers International Travel Grants to support theorists outside the US and Canada in attending the SMT Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $650
CANA Convention Scholarships Funeral Service Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development scholarship program supporting attendance at CANA (Cremation Association of North America) conventions. Referenced on the Foundation's scholarship opportunities listing.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Scholarships The Ahla Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K Scholarships to facilitate upskilling and professional certifications for current hotel industry employees.	Not published	$30K
Dissemination of Publications for Tenure-Track Faculty Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University offers a program for tenure-track faculty to disseminate their publications.	Not published	Varies
Early-Career Anatomist Publication Award American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) is the professional home for more than 2,000 students, teachers, and practitioners of the anatomical sciences.	Not published	Varies
CDA Foundation Webb Family Grant California Dental Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The California Dental Association Foundation's Webb Family Grant provides an annual award of up to $5,000 toward educational expenses for an eligible individual dentist; applications accepted April 1-May 31 each year.	Not published	Up to $5K
Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Marshall J. Schiff, MD, Memorial Fellow Research Award, established by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to support exceptional scholarship in rheumatology.	Not published	Up to $3K
Innovation Grants Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program mentioned on TMCC Foundation and Sponsored Programs pages.	Not published	Varies
WY Quality Counts Wyoming Department of Workforce Services · State Not published · Varies The WY Quality Counts' mission is to raise awareness about why quality child care matters for Wyoming's children. This program assists with funding costs related to training and education in early childhood.	Not published	Varies
Professional Advancement Scholarships American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) Grant Wildlife Conservation Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) Grant supports early career conservation professionals through a two-year training program.	Not published	Varies
Gaynold Jensen Memorial Continuing Education Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Gaynold Jensen Memorial Continuing Education Award, offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, provides scholarships to members of the Dietetics in Health Care Communities DPG.	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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