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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Regional Delivery Grants Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society (OTS) fosters research and development in oligonucleotide therapeutics through its Regional Delivery Grants.	Not published	Up to $50K
George H. A. Clowes, Jr., MD, FACS, Memorial Research Career Development Award Grant American College of Surgeons · Foundation Not published · $225K The George H. A. Clowes, Jr., MD, FACS, Memorial Research Career Development Award supports young surgical investigators with a $225,000 stipend over five years.	Not published	$225K
Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship - Mid-Career Fellows Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · $1K Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship The yearlong Leadership through Scholarship Fellowship offers training and mentorship for early-career and mid-career faculty with a focus on developing scholarly writing skills for academic…	Not published	$1K
Second Stage Pacific Northwest Ballet Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Second Stage is a unique career transition program designed to help Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers achieve their post-Company goals.	Not published	Varies
Vermont Medical Society Education and Research Foundation Planning Grant The Physicians Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $130K	Not published	$130K
ASCB FRED (Faculty Research and Education Development) Mentoring Program The American Society for Cell Biology · Foundation Not published · Varies FRED (Faculty Research and Education Development) is a mentoring program designed to promote grant funding success for senior postdocs and junior faculty from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM.	Not published	Varies
ACSCC: Develop Grants Arts Council Santa Cruz County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The ACSCC: Develop Grants program offers funding up to $1,500 for professional development activities that enhance artistic skills or expand business capacities for artists and arts organizations in Santa Cruz County.	Not published	Up to $2K
SHE Leads: Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Girls Conference Shaun Foundation for Girls · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2024, SHE Leads is an annual Los Angeles–based conference for women leading organizations that serve girls and young women.	Not published	Varies
Employee Scholarship Fund Senior Services for Northern California · Foundation Not published · 50% reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books Provides qualified Sequoia Living staff scholarships to enroll in education or training programs.	Not published	50% reimbursement for tuition, fees, and books
Regional Officer Trainings The Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity · Foundation Not published · $591K Regional Officer Trainings provide educational development and leadership support for officers serving at the regional level within Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.	Not published	$591K
Wilkinson Scholarship for Leaders International Association of Administrative Professionals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wilkinson Scholarship applauds administrative professionals seeking to grow their leadership capacity and make a lasting impact on the profession.	Not published	Varies
Internet2 Inclusivity (I2I) Scholarship University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The I2I Scholarship is a professional development program designed to support emerging talent and rising stars in research and education (R&E) institutions by providing them with access to Internet2 community events and networking…	Not published	Varies
AIR Affiliated Organization (AO) Travel Grant The Association for Institutional Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The AIR Affiliated Organization (AO) Travel Grant program supports AOs in expanding their travel assistance measures for members to attend the AIR Forum.	Not published	Up to $1K
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Institute of International Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program providing U.S. and international K-12 educators with opportunities for professional development, international collaboration, and research during extended stays abroad.	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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