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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Visionary Leadership Program Maine Center for Enterprise Development DBA Maine Center for Entrepreneurs · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to enhance the leadership skills of Maine entrepreneurs and business leaders, helping them develop strategies for sustainable business growth and team management.	Not published	Varies
Innovation Grant Program National University · Foundation Not published · Varies The National University System launched an Innovation Grant Program that encourages faculty and staff to develop innovative strategies and approaches to support exceptional student experience and student success.	Not published	Varies
Continuing Education Support Fund (El Pomar Foundation Partnership) Delta Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation received a $5,000 annual grant from El Pomar Foundation's San Juan Regional Council to support continuing education scholarships for DCMH employees.	Not published	$5K
Administrative Fellowship Program Beacon Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To develop future healthcare administration leaders through rotation-based experiential learning, mentorship, and project-based work Refer to Beacon Health System careers page for application and current fellow information	Not published	Varies
Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program Grant Ball Brothers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program aims to enhance the skills of nonprofit leaders in East Central Indiana. Established in 1926, the foundation emphasizes philanthropy over mere charity, honoring the legacy of the Ball brothers.	Not published	Up to $15K
Col Loren J. and Lawona R. Spencer Scholarship Air & Space Forces Association · Foundation Not published · $5K This scholarship provides $5,000 for Air Force personnel to pursue graduate level education in management and administration fields in preparation for senior level leadership roles.	Not published	$5K
Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty Grant Program Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $750 The Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty Grant Program, initiated by the Conference on College Composition and Communication in 2012, provides $750 awards to contingent faculty from two-year and four-year institutions for travel to the…	Not published	$750
Judy Lentz Leadership Development Scholarship Hospice & Palliative Nurses Assoc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Judy Lentz Leadership Development Scholarship provides an HPNA member with professional development support and mentoring.	Not published	Varies
Career Guidance for Trainees Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Career Guidance for Trainees Grant, offered by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, aims to enhance the career development of early career administrators focused on PhD scientists.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Education Minnesota Foundation: Impact Grant Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Education Minnesota Foundation's Impact Grant promotes innovative practices focused on equity and inclusion in education.	Not published	Up to $15K
Nonprofit Resource Training Grant TD Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Nonprofit Resource Training Grant offers up to $1,000 for tax-exempt organizations to send employees to essential training and conferences.	Not published	Up to $1K
AMC Leaders Scholarship ASAE Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AMC Leaders Scholarship supports the association management company (AMC) community and workforce development by providing funding, connections, and learning opportunities through ASAE in-person meetings, events, and mentoring/coaching.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Liver Scholars (ELS) Program American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · Foundation Not published · Varies Pipeline-building program designed to encourage medical residents to explore hepatology and welcome future changemakers into the field of hepatology.	Not published	Varies
2026 AIR Forum Scholarship The Association for Institutional Research · Foundation Not published · $200 The AIR Forum Scholarship provides financial support to help eligible professionals attend the AIR Forum and participate in high-quality professional development within the institutional research and effectiveness community.	Not published	$200
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Early Career Research Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $750K 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 – $750K
Nonprofit Management Program for Emerging Leaders of Color The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Varies Two-year executive leadership program for nonprofit staff	Not published	Varies
Texas Chapter Leadership Institute Scholarship Education Foundation of Asfmra Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 360-S	Not published	Varies
RAD-AID Sonography Canada Fellowship Rad-Aid International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Caregiver Grants Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Caregiver Grants from the Raptor Research Foundation aim to support members attending annual meetings, ensuring that caregiving responsibilities do not hinder participation.	Not published	$100 – $500
The Chamberlain Scholarship Grant Association of Fundraising Professionals · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chamberlain Scholarship, offered by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Golden Gate Chapter, supports members attending their first AFP International Conference.	Not published	Varies
PLACES Fellowship The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PLACES Fellowship is a professional development program that gives participants from around the country an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and growth related to issues of race, class and ethnicity.	Not published	Varies
Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network Grant Illinois Community College Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network FY27 Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network(Competitive) ICCB will provide $300,000 in grant funding opportunities to be administered to…	Not published	Up to $300K
NACDS Foundation Executive Fellowship Program Grant National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NACDS Foundation Executive Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for pharmacy graduates to engage in impactful healthcare projects.	Not published	Varies
Herb Kohl: Teacher Fellowship Program - Public School Teachers Grant Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Program supports Wisconsin's public school teachers by recognizing their excellence and innovation.	Not published	$6K

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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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