Training / Professional Development Grants

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 596 Training / Professional Development Grants — 113 open right now, across 179 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is September 6, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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596total grants
113open now
179agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Sep 6next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 days left Hard to apply

Applied Drug Policy Research Experiences

This project will establish applied drug policy research experiences for graduate students and recent post-graduates to conduct rigorous research studies and data analyses to support the…

🏛 Office of National Drug Control Policy 📋 CFDA 95.007 ⏰ Sep 6, 2026 💰 $1 – $100,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

National Resource Centers

The Resource Centers support efforts to prevent and respond to family, domestic, and dating violence by providing information, training, and technical assistance to individuals, organizations, government…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS 📋 CFDA 93.592 ⏰ Sep 8, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $3,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge,…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 8, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Moderate to apply

Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)

The purpose of the 1890 Scholarships Program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.524, is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training of undergraduate…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.524 ⏰ Sep 10, 2026 💰 $1,111,578 – $5,557,890
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

DoW Vision, Mentored Clinical Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Mentored Clinical Research Award (MCRA) supports patient-oriented vision injury research conducted by highly motivated military or…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 10, 2026
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Panama announces an open competition to design and implement a program to strengthen Panamanian journalists’ English language proficiency, applied AI…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Panama 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Sep 13, 2026 💰 $25,000 – $120,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Jobs Plus NOFO for FY2026

The subject line of the email message should be, “FY26 Jobs Plus NOFO.”

🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development 📋 CFDA 14.895 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 $1,600,000 – $3,700,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed,…

🏛 Environmental Protection Agency 📋 CFDA 66.815 ⏰ Sep 23, 2026 💰 up to $300,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many training / professional development grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 596 training / professional development grants, of which 113 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 6, 2026 — about 2 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for training / professional development grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but training / professional development grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Public Authority and Tribal Nation. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $5B, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse training / professional development grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Training / Professional Development grants

Training and professional development grants support skill-building initiatives across education, workforce development, and public health sectors. With 596 active grants in this category, you'll find substantial opportunities from leading agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation, designed to advance competencies in high-need fields and underserved communities.

Most awards fall between $300K and $730K, with 93% following competitive application processes. Public universities, private institutions, and 501(c)(3) organizations are typical recipients, particularly those serving low-income, first-generation, and rural populations. Filter by demographic focus and industry sector to identify grants aligned with your organization's mission.