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.
Ruby P. Puckett & Elizabeth Frakes Food Management Continuing Education Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January…
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship: Graduate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society Of Health And Physical Educators Amount: US $1,750 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Ruth Abernathy…
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship: Undergraduate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society Of Health And Physical Educators Amount: US $1,250 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Ruth Abernathy…
Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund Funder: United Way of Westchester and Putnam (Co-sponsored with Westchester County government and the Urban League of Westchester County) Program Description: Annual…
Sabbatical Fellowship Program Overview: 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…
Sabbatical Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Sabbatical Grant by Rasmuson Foundation offers tribal and nonprofit leaders a…
Sabbatical Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The Sabbatical Program by the Rasmuson Foundation supports nonprofit…
SAF: Young Forester Leadership Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of American Foresters (SAF) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The SAF Young Forester Leadership…
SAH Membership Grant for Emerging Professionals Focus: Emerging scholars can apply for a one-year membership grant that helps bridge the gap between the Society's subsidized student memberships and…
Saha Scholarship to the STS Annual Meeting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The TSF Saha Scholarship,…
Saint Mary’s College Faculty Development Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saint Mary's College Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Saint Mary's College Faculty…
SPFT Restorative Practices Cohort Overview: Year-long professional development cohort in restorative practices for educator and community members. During the 2017-2018 school year, SPFT supported 15…
Sal Martino Foresight Award Overview: The Sal Martino Foresight Award recognizes trailblazers who demonstrate exceptional creativity in fostering a culture of foresight, embedding foresight into…
Sal Martino Foresight Award Funder: ASAE Research Foundation Purpose: Recognizes trailblazers in the association profession who demonstrate exceptional achievements in foresight leadership.…
Sally Kinsman Scholarship Purpose: A heartfelt tribute to honor the memory and passions of Sally Kinsman, providing annual opportunities for recipients who otherwise could not afford to participate…
Sawtooth School of Visual Arts Residencies Overview: Year-long Artists-in-Residence programs that encourage the development of new skills, connections, and bodies of work while assisting with studio…
Sawtooth STEM Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Stem Action Center Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary The Sawtooth STEM Educator Award recognizes…
SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby…
Scaffolding for Practicing Artists (SPA) Program Status: Active SPA is MAP Fund's coaching and strategic support program for practicing artists. Described as "Every artist deserves SPA," this program…
Scholarship & Enrichment Overview: Used annually to support educational opportunities and career growth for employees of Morningstar Living. Eligibility: Qualified team members can benefit from…