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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The Practice Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · Varies Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to…	Not published	Varies
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship: Undergraduate Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship is awarded annually by SHAPE America to honor outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in health and physical education.	Not published	$1K
WVU Family Travel Program West Virginia University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $800 Aimed at removing travel-related barriers to the professional advancement of faculty and postdoctoral scholars who have substantial childcare, eldercare, or other dependent care responsibilities that would affect their ability to travel…	Not published	Up to $800
Capacity Building Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We consider requests for Capacity Building at The Denver Foundation on an ongoing basis, with decisions made monthly. The Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation is closed in December each year.	Not published	Varies
Sabbatical Fellowship Program Una Chapman Cox Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Una Chapman Cox Foundation Sabbatical Leave Fellowships were one of the first initiatives of the Cox Foundation and is now its longest-running and best-known program.	Not published	Varies
Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellowship Grant United Institute for Theatre Technology Inc. · Foundation Not published · $3K – $4K The Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellowship, initiated by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), offers a unique opportunity for emerging leaders in the theatre and entertainment industry.	Not published	$3K – $4K
STP: STP Early Career Travel Grant Program Society for the Teaching of Psychology · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The STP Early Career Travel Grant Program, administered by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, supports early career psychologists by funding travel to conferences focused on psychology teaching.	Not published	Up to $1K
Rising Star Award The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day.	Not published	Varies
TFF: Capacity Building Grant Tracy Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The TFF Capacity Building Grant supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Illinois, helping them strengthen their operational effectiveness.	Not published	$5K – $15K
CalCPA and ABWA Empowerment Grant for Women's Leadership Forum California Certified Public Accountants Edu Fdn · Foundation Not published · $3K The CalCPA Empowerment Grant, in partnership with the Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA), provides financial support for women to attend the Women's Leadership Conference.	Not published	$3K
Catholic Education Foundation Innovation Award Catholic Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Award recognizing Catholic elementary teachers in central Kentucky whose innovation and creativity have inspired their students to achieve outstanding academic success.	Not published	$3K
MSA Travel Awards (Previously the Mentor Student Travel Award) Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $750 The MSA Travel Awards, previously known as the Mentor Student Travel Award, recognize outstanding achievements in mycology by supporting students presenting their research at the Mycological Society of America annual meeting.	Not published	$750
RSESS Postdoc Excellence Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The RSESS Postdoc Excellence Award, provided by the Society of Toxicology, recognizes outstanding presentations in regulatory toxicology and safety evaluation.	Not published	Varies
FAER Mentored Research Training Grants (MRTG) Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research · Foundation Not published · $250K The FAER Mentored Research Training Grants (MRTG) aim to support anesthesiologists in developing essential research skills and preliminary data for independent investigations.	Not published	$250K
ACHF Student Travel Funding Opportunity Grant American College Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the American College Health Foundation (ACHF) is to promote, improve, and advance the health, well-being, and overall success of college students.	Not published	Varies
Basu Innovation Scholar Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Basu Innovation Scholar Grant offers travel support of up to $2,000 for early-career scientists and recent Ph.D. graduates to attend AGU's annual meeting.	Not published	Up to $2K
MOS Scholarships for Educators Grant Maryland Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) is offering six scholarships for Maryland teachers and naturalists to attend summer workshops on Hog Island, Maine.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Presidential Recognition Award (WSCC Foundation) West Shore Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Recognizes individuals who exemplify the vision and mission of the college through: The grant is an internal grant that may be expended on WSCC allowable expenses, including but not limited to: Started in 2021 as a way to honor individual…	Not published	$1K
AO North America: VET Preceptorships Program Grant Ao North America Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The AO North America VET Preceptorships Program offers surgical residents from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons the chance to enhance their skills in Veterinary Trauma and Orthopedics through a structured training experience.	Not published	$3K
Summer Grants Dietrich Von Hildebrand Legacy Project · Foundation Not published · $3K Enable a period of focused engagement with Hildebrandian and personalist ideas resulting in new writing destined for publication.	Not published	$3K
ACTEC Communications Committee Educational Content Grant The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $38K To support production of educational video and podcast series, promoting lifelong learning by sharing trusted trust and estate information with professionals and the public.	Not published	$38K
Staff Professional Development Grant Ravenswood Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Offers reimbursement for job-related workshops, seminars, or conferences aligned with professional goals and approved by a supervisor.	Not published	Up to $3K
AAMI Foundation Michael J. Miller HTM Scholarship Program Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program supporting students in healthcare technology management (HTM) and related fields.	Not published	Varies
CANVAS Travel Awards Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $350 – $500 The CANVAS Travel Awards provide essential funding for students and professionals in soil science to attend the CANVAS conference.	Not published	$350 – $500

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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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