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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Executive Development Training Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services · State Not published · Varies Executive training to agency heads, upper level administrators and leaders of police and correctional and juvenile services agencies. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, State Colleges, State University, State Government	Not published	Varies
GSSI-ACSM Young Scholar Professional Development Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The GSSI-ACSM Young Scholar Professional Development Grant aims to support students pursuing careers in sports nutrition or exercise physiology by funding their attendance at the ACSM Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Internship Program Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An educational program designed to deliver opportunities to young people ("Roterns") in various vocations and professional fields while developing administrative and organizational skills.	Not published	Varies
Christa Gaehde Scholarship Grant Foundation for Advancement in Conservation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Christa Gaehde Scholarship supports AIC members pursuing research or study in art on paper conservation.	Not published	Up to $1K
Carl M. 'Cheesie' Nelson Award Texas Association of Community · Foundation Not published · Varies This award honors the importance of administrative leadership at Texas community colleges by recognizing a Vice President or Dean who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities.	Not published	Varies
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants: Conference Travel Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network (SSMN) · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network grants provide crucial support for alumni of the Sloan Scholar Graduate Fellowship programs, facilitating attendance at professional conferences and workshops.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Core Elements Training Program Lideramos · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lideramos Core Elements Training Program offers quality, evidence-based standards and practical experience with training models to ensure leadership programs are culturally focused, effective, and sustainable.	Not published	Varies
NCA Student Caucus Travel Grants National Communication Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program listed among NCA's professional development opportunities. Specific details about award amounts, focus areas, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
ICCA Admin Excellence Award Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The ICCA Admin Excellence Award, presented by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), recognizes exceptional regional administrative professionals or teams that enhance the Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program.	Not published	$2K
Annual Meeting Travel Grants (MPD) American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $350 – $500 The Annual Meeting Travel Grants (MPD) from the American Musicological Society support members with limited financial means to attend the Society's Annual Meeting.	Not published	$350 – $500
National MS Society: Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowships Grant National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $225K The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers the Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowships to support MDs in acquiring essential clinical trial training.	Not published	Up to $225K
Summit Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Summit Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama, aims to support short-term projects (up to 12 months) that enhance community leadership development and organizational technology.	Not published	Up to $10K
CIBA/YCC Young Scientist Travel Award Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CIBA/YCC Young Scientist Travel Award supports young chemists under 40 years of age to attend ACS meetings.	Not published	Up to $1K
Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund Grant The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Barbara H. Chaffee, MD, MPH Educational Fund Grant honors a pioneering HIV physician and aims to support health professionals in the Binghamton, NY area.	Not published	$500 – $2K
CCKA Provider Scholarship Program Crawford County Kids Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Crawford County Kids Association Provider Scholarship Program reduces financial barriers for early childhood educators pursuing professional development, funding classes and required materials.	Rolling	Varies
DCMP Graduate Student Travel Awards American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and…	Not published	Varies
Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Behavioral Health (361589) Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information Related to Behavioral Health aims to provide crucial training and resources for healthcare practitioners and communities.	Not published	Varies
National Humanities Conference Equitable Access Grants Federation of State Humanities Councils · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
CalCPA and ABWA Empowerment Grant for Women's Leadership Forum California Certified Public Accountants Edu Fdn · Foundation Not published · $3K The CalCPA + ABWA Empowerment Grant is a $2,500 grant helping women attend the Women's Leadership Conference.	Not published	$3K
Roepke Continuing Education Scholarship Owatonna Independent School District No 761 Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Annual scholarship program supporting continuing education.	Not published	$500
2026 Indiana Early Childhood Conference Scholarship Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children Inc · Foundation Not published · 50% of registration cost The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) is providing Conference Scholarships to cover 50% of the registration cost to attend the 2026 Indiana Early Childhood Conference.	Not published	50% of registration cost
BOMA Greater Phoenix Scholarship Program Building Owners and Managers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The BOMA Greater Phoenix Scholarship Program provides financial education assistance to eligible applicants towards further education and professional development of qualified professionals.	Not published	Varies
Kevin Donnelly SASES Advisor Award Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Kevin Donnelly SASES Advisor Award, presented by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), honors outstanding service by individuals as SASES undergraduate student club advisors.	Not published	$2K
Kempner Fund: Navigation Fund Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund is to invest in the long-term success, sustainability, and well-being of Galveston and its residents.	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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