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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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) for Consultants Program Institute for Nonprofit Practice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A cohort-based program designed for nonprofit consultants who are interested in honing their skill and confidence in integrating a DEIB lens into their work with clients.	Not published	Varies
Catalyst Career Development Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Offered as part of APA's research funding and career development initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund United Way of Westchester and Putnam · Foundation Not published · $3K Annual scholarships awarded to Westchester graduate students pursuing master's degrees at Fordham University's School of Social Work. Scholarships recognize and support the next generation of social service leaders.	Not published	$3K
ZSRF: Sabbatical Program Grant Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K The ZSRF Sabbatical Program supports nonprofit leaders in North Carolina by providing up to six months of paid time away for personal rejuvenation.	Not published	$40K
Spilhaus Ambassador Award Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Varies The grant was established in memory of AGU’s former longtime CEO, Fred Spilhaus Jr. It supports work that addresses one or more of the following areas: In the arenas of advocacy, communication, outreach, policy, and/or public service…	Not published	Varies
Urban Youth Ministry Certification Program Hispanic Ministry Center · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K	Not published	$2K – $2K
Continuing Medical Education Scholarship Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 Provides limited scholarships for qualified applicants in continuing medical education.	Not published	Up to $600
People Development Fund Kendal Charitable Funds · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide resources to support the development of quality, consistency and relevancy in a values-based series of educational programs that engage Kendal as a larger "learning organization." With the rapid growth in the aging services field…	Not published	Varies
Kathy Mac Nurse Scholar Travel Funding Opportunity Grant American College Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the American College Health Foundation (ACHF) is to promote, improve, and advance the health, well-being, and overall success of college students.	Not published	Varies
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants Colorado Education Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Enable educators to invest in professional development and grow their leadership skills, maximizing impact both inside and outside the classroom.	Not published	Up to $5K
Explorers Club Teaching Fellowship Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Explorers Club Teaching Fellowship offers K-12 teachers from the U.S. an immersive two-week expedition in the Peruvian Amazon, collaborating with scientists and conservationists.	Not published	Varies
Avril Weisman Annual Convention Scholarship Community Action Partnership · Foundation Not published · $750 Reflects Avril's passion for Community Action and dedication to ongoing learning and professional enrichment.	Not published	$750
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $12K – $125K The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant provides financial support for HCBS provider organizations to fund employee scholarships and repay educational loans.	Not published	$12K – $125K
Neurological Occupational Therapy Fellowship Grant Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies The Occupational Therapy Neurological Fellowship at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a 12-month program designed to develop leaders in occupational therapy.	Not published	Varies
Missouri State Board of Nursing Faculty & Preceptor Development Grant Texas County Technical Institute · Foundation Not published · $172K Enhance faculty and preceptor development within BTC to improve nursing education quality and address growing demand for well-trained nursing professionals. 3.	Not published	$172K
IAAP Summit Scholarships International Association of Administrative Professionals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Summit scholarships offer administrative professionals the chance to attend the premier IAAP Summit event.	Not published	Varies
Art Educator Fellowships Grant Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Arts Educator Fellowships, supported by the Rasmuson Foundation and administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, provide grants up to $3,000 for K-12 teachers in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $3K
Chris Thomas PGA Associate Scholarship Northern California PGA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for PGA Associate professional development and education	Not published	Varies
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund of Southwest Iowa Community Foundation for Western Iowa · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Created to enhance the reach and capacity of nonprofit service providers around their ability to educate the public, provide preventative solutions, and deliver internal training to increase the capacity and ability of providers to serve…	Not published	$500 – $3K
WMU Department of World Religions and Cultures: Guntram Bischoff Graduate Professionalization Award Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Guntram Bischoff Graduate Professionalization Award from WMU supports professional development for students in comparative religion.	Not published	Up to $1K
Bernice Ash Memorial Award Grant Namm Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Bernice Ash Memorial Award honors the legacy of a retail music visionary by providing a $5,000 grant to mid-career professionals employed by NAMM member companies.	Not published	$5K
Resident Travel Scholarship Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship Colorado Broadcasters Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship provides funding toward training programs and conferences of the applicant's choosing.	Not published	Up to $1K
SEIU Local 509 Human Service Workers State Agency & Worker Group Training Grant SEIU Education and Support Fund · Foundation Not published · $220K The SEIU Local 509 - Commonwealth Human Service Workers and Educators Training and Professional Development Fund provides funding to sponsor unique group training opportunities for Local 509 SEIU workers.	Not published	$220K

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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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