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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WSLS Annual Institute Scholarships Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Professional Development - Texas Library Association (TLA) Travel Stipend Grant Tocker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tocker Foundation, established in 1964, focuses on enhancing the educational opportunities for rural librarians in Texas.	Not published	Varies
Tuition Reimbursement Program Community Hospital of Bremen Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Beacon Health System provides tuition reimbursement to support employees' educational pursuits at any level. Beacon Health System places high value on education and recognizes it as a lifelong journey.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Cooperative Developer Professional Development Scholarship Grant Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K CDF builds the capacity of the cooperative business community to solve societal challenges, reinforce democratic decision-making, and improve economic opportunities for all.	Not published	Up to $3K
ALA Spectrum - Scholarship Program Grant American Library Association (ALA) · Foundation Not published · $5K The ALA Spectrum Scholarship Program offers a one-time $5,000 scholarship to support diverse students pursuing graduate education in library and information studies.	Not published	$5K
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation: Leadership Development Grant Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation's Leadership Development Grant aims to enhance nonprofit resilience by providing leadership training and resources.	Not published	Varies
Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA) 2026/27 Civic Results · Foundation Not published · $3K A dynamic professional development program designed for mayors and city/town council members across Colorado.	Not published	$3K
ANA Futures Program The American Neurological Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for junior and early career neurologists The ANA Futures Program is listed on the website as part of the Junior and Early Career Membership Committee offerings, but specific details about funding amounts, deadlines, and eligibility…	Not published	Varies
GMF: Artist Professional Development Grant Great Meadows Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artist Professional Development Grants promote the growth and development of visual art in Kentucky by helping improve the critical skills, resources, knowledge, and connections of fine artists.	Not published	Varies
Saha Scholarship to the STS Annual Meeting Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The TSF Saha Scholarship, established by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, aims to support junior cardiothoracic surgeons and residents from India and North America in attending the STS Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $4K
UMN Graduate School: Professional Development Funding Request Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The UMN Graduate School offers Professional Development Funding to support graduate students engaged in opportunities that enhance their academic pursuits.	Not published	Up to $500
SMPC: Mentorship Award Grant Society for Music Perception and Cognition · Foundation Not published · Varies The SMPC Mentorship Award recognizes outstanding mentorship among non-student SMPC members, including postdoctoral fellows and faculty.	Not published	Varies
TSF/STS Douglas Mathisen Traveling Fellowship in General Thoracic Surgery Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The TSF/STS Douglas Mathisen Traveling Fellowship honors Dr. Douglas Mathisen by supporting early-career general thoracic surgeons in their educational pursuits.	Not published	Up to $20K
Family Medicine POCUS Educator's Certificate Program Grant Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) · Foundation Not published · $5K 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	$5K
Architects Foundation Scholarships (General) AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies The Architects Foundation offers multiple scholarship programs to support architecture students and emerging professionals.	Not published	Varies
LAUNCH - Principal Preparation Program Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A principal preparation program designed and seeded by The Chicago Public Education Fund to develop aspiring principals for leadership positions in Chicago Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
CLMP NYSCA NYTAP Professional Development Consulting Program Council of Literary Magazines and Presses · Foundation Not published · Varies CLMP's NYSCA NYTAP Professional Development Consulting Program offers New York State publishers the opportunity to apply for funds to support 10-15 hours of work with a professional consultant.	Not published	Varies
Lubov Arnold Conference Scholarship Grant Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Lubov Arnold Conference Scholarship, funded by the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance, supports Minnesota oncology nurses and physician assistants in attending educational conferences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K Fellowships provide the necessary resources to support and encourage the development of young scientists who benefit from the mentorship of prominent researchers.	Rolling	Up to $50K
Flaherty NYC Programmer Residency International Film Seminars Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A professional development residency program inviting an individual programmer or co-programmers to develop an ambitious screening series in New York City with mentorship and professional opportunities.	Not published	Varies
The Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Enhancement Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To provide comprehensive school readiness services for at-risk children birth through age six and their families. Grants provide funds to child care providers for accreditation and professional development programs for staff.	Not published	Varies
Faculty Grants South Seattle College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Seattle College Foundation supports faculty-led projects that enhance teaching and learning.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA Support for Artists Grants The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Significant grant funding designed to help artists support their creative work and professional development.	Not published	Varies
CPTI Advocacy Training Grants American Academy of Pediatrics · Foundation Not published · Varies CPTI supports 4 pediatric faculty-resident pairs annually to attend the AAP Advocacy Conference.	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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