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.
The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color,…
The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund: Minde Browning Professional Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Indianapolis Foundation (a CICF affiliate) Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last…
The Laura Davis “Aim for Your Dreams” Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Laura Davis 'Aim…
The Lead Fund Funder: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Geographic Scope: United States (DC-based organization) Purpose: Financial support for…
The Leadership Academy / Inspired Leader Series Overview: Accessible entry points for leadership development through short, impactful courses available on popular e-learning platforms, designed for…
The Light Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Light Awards provide funding up to $30,000 over…
The Maria Loredo Workforce Development Fund Overview: An application-based tuition assistance program that provides current staff members at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center with financial…
The Master Preceptor Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)…
The Meral Güçeri TESOL/TEFL Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Meral Güçeri…
The NEA Foundation has provided funding to thousands of educators, enabling them to develop their professional practice to improve student learning. - Organization: NEA Foundation - Type: Foundation…
The Nest (Well-being Program) Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC) Program Name/Tagline: Healthy Rest, Happy Nest Geographic Scope: Nebraska Focus Areas: - Educator well-being -…
The Practice Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Society of Teachers…
The purpose of this program is to provide scholarships and travel stipends for organizations to send their staff, students, or law enforcement officers to attend animal welfare conferences,…
The purpose of this program is to support the advancement of medicine and health care by improving the knowledge of the medical community. Projects are generally defined as education for health care…
The purpose of this program is to support the development of a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. To achieve this…
The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Raphael David, MD Rising Star Grant is a…
The Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Robert Christman…
The Scottie W. Cox Memorial Scholarship of NCCCLA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Scottie…
Therapeutic Child Care Grant / Building Blocks for Success Pilot Overview: A pilot program focused on implementing trauma-informed care practices and therapeutic approaches in early childhood…
Thomas Hill Jr. Education and Opportunity Fund - Young Professional Grants Purpose: Provides financial resources to SAF young professional members to support projects benefiting local, regional, or…