Last updated June 11, 2026
There are currently 1,302 active professional development grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.
Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Regional Conference Grants Purpose: Help students defer costs associated with regional conferences and provide seed money to promote student presentations and/or student-oriented sessions to discuss…
Regional Delivery Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society (OTS)…
Regional Officer Trainings Provider: Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity (Funded by Phi Kappa Psi Foundation) Program Type: Leadership training for regional officers Overview Regional Officer Trainings provide…
Registration Fees Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Applied Microbiology Amount: £200 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Registration Fees Grant supports active AMI members attending…
Research and Scholarships Grants Funder: Delta Dental Community Care Foundation Geographic Scope: 15-state enterprise and Washington, D.C. Focus Areas: - Support oral health research - Fund…
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The NIH Research Education…
Research Scholars Program (RSP) Funder: Academic Pediatric Association Program Type: Faculty Development Program Description: A faculty development program for pediatric researchers. Geographic…
Research Scholarship Program Funder: Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation (AOFAS) Geographic Scope: US, Canada, and international Focus Area: Research scholarships in foot and ankle orthopaedics…
Researcher Development and Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Society of Chemistry Amount: Up to £500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Researcher Development and Travel Grant, offered…
Residency Expansion Status: Available Focus: Support for pharmacy residency training expansion Impact: $3.7M granted to support residency training Geographic Scope: United States Organization: ASHP…
Resident Artist Program (RAP) Overview: Mabou Mines Resident Artist Program offers NYC-based, early-career artists the opportunity to work in residence at Mabou Mines over five months to strengthen…
Resident Scholar Program (RSP) Funder: Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Focus: Resource for anesthesia residents to attend ASA's ANESTHESIOLOGY® annual meeting. Eligibility:…
Resident Scholarship Program Funder: Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation (AOFAS) Geographic Scope: US, Canada, and international Focus Area: Support for orthopaedic foot and ankle residents…
Resident Scholarship to Legislative Conference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Academy of Dermatology Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Resident Scholarship to Legislative Conference,…
Resident Travel Scholarship Funder: The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) Target Audience: Plastic surgery residents Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: -…
Restorative Practices Cohort - Elementary Settings Overview: Year-long professional development cohort for up to 20 educators in elementary (Pre-K-6th grade) settings in restorative practices.…
Richard L. Byyny Fellow In Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Richard L. Byyny Fellow In…
Richard P. Mills Scholarship Overview: The Richard P. Mills Scholarship was started in 2009 by SFA and SFMI leaders to recognize New York State Education Commissioner Mills' dedication and…
RIDES Institute Application Organization: Harvard Graduate School of Education (Program of Professional Education) Sponsored by: Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Priority Deadline: September 30…
Riecke Fellowship Funder: Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood, NJ Status: Program mentioned on website navigation but no details provided on dedicated page Note: Limited information…
Professional Development Grants for Nonprofits come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.