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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ONS Bridge Scholarship Grant Oncology Nursing Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The ONS Bridge Scholarship, offered by the Oncology Nursing Society, supports registered nurses in oncology by covering the registration fee for the annual ONS Bridge virtual conference.	Not published	Varies
CATI Conference Scholarship Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships are available for individuals to attend the CATI annual conference. Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.	Not published	Varies
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A long-established cultural exchange program bringing international leaders and professionals to the United States for cultural immersion, professional development, and networking.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN) Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 The Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN) provides vital arts-related consultancy to organizations and individual artists in Kentucky.	Not published	$500
MLA: Diversity Scholarship Grant The Music Library Association · Foundation Not published · $3K The MLA Diversity Scholarship, provided by the Music Library Association, aims to support under-represented groups pursuing a master's degree in library and information science.	Not published	$3K
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Morgridge Fellows Program The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A postdoctoral fellowship program at the Morgridge Institute for Research designed to spark unique collaborative research opportunities with the University of Wisconsin–Madison while preparing biomedical PhDs for a changing career…	Not published	Varies
Family Child Care Professional Learning Cohort Joint Initiatives for Youth and Families · Foundation Not published · Varies Selected family child care providers participate in a deep dive learning cohort focused on best practices in outdoor learning environments.	Not published	Varies
Community Fellows Program Institute for Nonprofit Practice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fully funded, academic-year fellowship for high-potential, emerging nonprofit and community leaders with emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and building social capital and influence.	Not published	Varies
Pharmacy Residency Expansion Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $25K The Pharmacy Residency Expansion Grant, provided by the ASHP Foundation, aims to enhance the pharmacy workforce by offering $25,000 grants to institutions that secure additional funding for new or expanded residency positions.	Not published	$25K
DRHHF Healthcare Scholarship Duncan Regional Hospital Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial support for continuing education of healthcare professionals.	Not published	Varies
Nurse Manager Leadership Workshop Iowa Hospital Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Interactive professional development for current and aspiring nurse leaders	Not published	Varies
Leadership Development Award- Pathology Residents Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Leadership Development Award from the College of American Pathologists Foundation is designed for pathology residents, providing them with $1,200 to attend either the Spring or Fall Residents Forum Meeting or the Pathologists…	Not published	Up to $2K
Mid-South Chapter Core Education Scholarship American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
Livingston Fellowship Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K $40,000 fellowship for senior-level CO social-sector leaders; applications via portal. Status open (annual leadership program).	Not published	Up to $40K
Dona O'Sullivan Fund Housing Conference Scholarships The Coalition for the Homeless Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dona O'Sullivan Fund was created to provide training and other opportunities for front-line case managers serving the homeless in Louisville.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Staff Leadership Award Grant Foellinger Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Foellinger Foundation Nonprofit Staff Leadership Award honors exemplary leadership among nonprofit staff members from organizations funded by the foundation in the past five years.	Not published	$3K
Breakin' It Down Conference Scholarship Grant Breakin’ It Down Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $60 The Breakin' It Down Conference Scholarship offers financial support to nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising professionals, as well as students, to attend the 2025 Breakin' It Down Conference in Chicago.	Not published	Up to $60
VLCT PACIF John Lawe Scholarships VLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF) · State Not published · $10K – $250K Host or send employees to safety workshops, risk management seminars, and other training programs related to public entity risk management and/or safety.	Not published	$10K – $250K
Professional Development Grants New York Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Provide financial support to credit union employees and volunteers to participate in educational and training programs offered by the New York Credit Union Association, designed to enhance professional skills, knowledge, and leadership…	Not published	Up to $3K
Richard P. Mills Scholarship Nassau County School Facilities Associat · Foundation Not published · $1K The Richard P. Mills Scholarship was started in 2009 by SFA and SFMI leaders to recognize New York State Education Commissioner Mills' dedication and leadership, and his particular support of SFA members and their important work relating…	Not published	$1K
Commission on Dietetic Registration Leadership Award Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Commission on Dietetic Registration Leadership Award, provided by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, aims to support registered dietitians and dietetic technicians in acquiring essential leadership training.	Not published	Up to $5K
Career Development Grants in American Music American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $800 The Career Development Grants in American Music, offered by the American Musicological Society, provide $800 and free registration to the Annual Meeting for students and educators interested in American music.	Not published	$800
Diversity in Tourism Fund Tourism Cares Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The tourism industry's greatest asset is the cultural diversity of the destinations and communities it visits. However, the tourism industry workforce is not illustrative of this very principle.	Rolling	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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