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.
UMN Graduate School: Professional Development Funding Request Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Minnesota Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The UMN Graduate…
UNC-Duke Collaborative Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program Geographic Scope: Collaborative program between University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, North…
UPHA Professional Development Grant Geographic Scope: United States Funder: United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Purpose: Established to support UPHA members pursuing continued education…
UPMC Administrative Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Upmc Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The UPMC Administrative Fellowship Program is a two-year opportunity designed for graduate…
Upper Valley Teaching Place Collaborative (UVTPC) Mini-Grants for Place-Based Education Funder: Vital Communities Inc, funded by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Wellborn Ecology Fund…
Urban Youth Ministry Certification Program Geographic Scope: Multiple locations including Online (Virtual), Houston (In-Person), New York City (In-Person), Kenya, and SEDUTH cohorts Program Focus:…
URM Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Economic Association Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The URM Travel Grants, established by the American Economic…
US SENATOR CHRIS VAN HOLLEN'S FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Funder: Office of US Senator Chris Van Hollen Purpose: Provide unique educational and professional development opportunities for students in…
UW-Green Bay Clerks and Treasurers Institute Scholarships Purpose: Scholarships to support municipal clerks and treasurers attending the UW-Green Bay Clerks and Treasurers Institute (CTI), the…
Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship, awarded by…
VCF: Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Vermont Community Foundation offers the…
Venture Israel Fellowship Type: Professional Development Fellowship Overview: An intensive 15-month program that aims to nurture a diverse network of Jewish professionals eager to create robust and…
Vermont Physicians' Resource Center Planning Grant Organization: The Physicians Foundation Recipient: Vermont Medical Society Education and Research Foundation (VMSERF) Award Date: September 27, 2011…
Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation Memorial Scholarship Funder: Virginia Fire Chiefs Foundation (VFCF) Geographic Scope: Virginia Program Description: Provides financial assistance for educational and…
Virginia Swihart Beginning Teacher Fund Overview: Small grants to help beginning teachers with their classroom needs and supplies. Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified School District (CA, US) Focus…
Virtual Professional Development Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Library of Medicine Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Virtual Professional Development Award…
Visionary Leadership Program Program Type: Leadership development program Geographic Scope: Maine entrepreneurs Focus Areas: Leadership skills enhancement for entrepreneurs and business leaders…
WAGE$ Salary Supplement Program Funder: Smart Start Partnership for Children Geographic Scope: North Carolina Overview: WAGE$ provides salary supplements twice per year to early childhood educators…
Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Educational Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026…
Watershed Association Professional Development Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Watershed Association…