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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SYCL Domestic Travel Grants Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports travel to the ADLM Annual Meeting, the world's largest clinical laboratory medicine gathering.	Not published	Varies
Children & Family Resource Center Early Childhood Supplement Program Smart Start Partnership for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · $600 CFRC provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators with completed coursework.	Not published	$600
DMM Conference Travel Grants The Company of Biologists · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The DMM Conference Travel Grants, offered by The Company of Biologists, are designed to support early-career scientists in attending relevant meetings, workshops, and courses.	Not published	Up to £500
Junior League of Springfield Capacity Building Fund Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln accepts grant applications for several programs and charitable funds throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Sleep Research Program for Advancing Careers Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sleep Research Program for Advancing Careers, funded by the American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Foundation, aims to develop early-career sleep scientists through a structured grant writing curriculum.	Not published	Varies
APNA Board of Directors Student Scholars American Psychiatric Nurses Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NSHSS Higher Education Grant National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The NSHSS Higher Education Grant, offered by the National Society of High School Scholars, provides two $2,500 awards to registered educators aiming to enhance their professional development through university courses in the upcoming…	Not published	$3K
ADO Grant Writer Program Award Economic Development Council of Mason County · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
nccPA Health Foundation: Oral Health - Research Integration Grant nccPA Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The nccPA Health Foundation offers the Oral Health - Research Integration Grant to support PAs in integrating oral health into their curriculum or clinical practice.	Not published	Up to $3K
Native Artist Professional Development First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development programs and resources designed to support Native artists in advancing their careers and skills.	Not published	Varies
Zelma Patchkin Grant Alpha XI Delta Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance grant provided by the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation for personal or professional development through educational opportunities. Applications must be filed 60 days prior to the program/conference date	Not published	Varies
Leisure Careers Foundation (LCF) Scholarship Georgia Recreation and Park Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program for individuals in the parks and recreation field. Details on eligibility, award amounts, and specific focus areas are available through the application materials.	Not published	Varies
PES Regional Grant Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The PES Regional Grant, funded by the Pediatric Endocrine Society, offers up to $2,000 per meeting to support four Pediatric Endocrinology Regional Meetings annually.	Not published	$2K
"Take a Chance" Grant Foundation for Advancement in Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The "Take a Chance" Grant, offered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC), provides up to $1,000 for innovative conservation projects that may lack funding opportunities.	Not published	Up to $1K
Shelly D. Timmons Leadership Award Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Beth N. Rom-Rymer Scholarships Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Beth N. Rom-Rymer Scholarships, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, support graduate students and licensed psychologists pursuing training in clinical psychopharmacology.	Not published	$5K
Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund helps to build the capacity of existing preservation organizations and encourages collaboration among these organizations by providing grants for mentoring and other peer-to-peer and direct organizational…	Not published	Varies
RAD-AID ASRT Foundation Outreach Fellowship Rad-Aid International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund Arundel Community Development Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K The Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund supports professional development for ACDS staff, Board members, and emerging leaders working in and serving the needs of Anne Arundel County communities.	Not published	$2K – $6K
Catholic Educator Formation and Credential Program Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support professional continuing education and credential development for teachers and principals in Catholic schools	Not published	Varies
GWCF: Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant Program (Formerly Mini-Grant Program) Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The GWCF Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant Program focuses on enhancing organizational capacity for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Worcester County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award Grant The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award, funded by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, supports mid-to senior-level occupational therapy researchers mentoring assistant professors or post-doctoral…	Not published	$10K
Dr. Doris R. Corbett -Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award, presented by SHAPE America, honors young professionals under 36 who exhibit exceptional promise in scholarship, teaching, and leadership.	Not published	Varies
OTA Kathy Cramer Young Clinician Scholarship Grant Orthopaedic Trauma Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The OTA Kathy Cramer Young Clinician Scholarship supports two members to attend the Clinical Scholar Career Development Program in Rosemont, Illinois, from October 2-4, 2025.	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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