Leadership Development Grants for Nonprofits

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Common Good Philanthropies

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Application Deadline:

  • Immediate Impact Grants: Letters of interest due April 30, 2026

  • Catalyst Grants: Letters of intent due May 21, 2026

Common Good Philanthropies, previously the Inclusa Foundation, supports organizations in creating innovative, inclusive solutions to improve well-being and connection for older adults and people…

Calgary Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • February 25, March 30, April 22 and May 26, 2026
  • Applications are reviewed around ten times a year
  • Deadlines will be updated when new funding cycles are announced

The Calgary Foundation supports community projects in the Calgary area, including Calgary, Banff National Park, Canmore, Rocky View County, the Municipal Districts of Big Horn, Foothills,…

Headwaters Foundation for Justice

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Application Deadline:

Inquiry Forms: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, and May 27, 2026

The Headwaters Foundation for Justice works to amplify community power to advance equity and justice. The Foundation invests in grassroots organizing across Minnesota, supporting organizations on…

Rising Tide Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Clinical Cancer Research: November 23, 2025, and March 9, May 29, and November 23, 2026
Freedom in Practice: Letters of intent are accepted year-round

The mission of the Rising Tide Foundation is to promote freedom to improve the quality of life everywhere. The Foundation supports projects that deliver results for cancer patients and that…

Boettcher Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted from May 4 to May 29, 2026.

The Boettcher Foundation invests in human capital to cultivate leadership and impact Colorado communities.

Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants focus is on strengthening the capacity of…

San Antonio Area Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Responsive Grants
    Cycle 1: Cultural Vibrancy and Youth Success: February 20, 2026
    Cycle 2: Livable and Resilient Communities and Successful Aging: May 29, 2026
  • Special and Urgent Needs: Rolling/accepted throughout the year
     
Grant Range:
$4000 - $50000

The San Antonio Area Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Bexar County, TX, and the surrounding counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales,…

Ashoka Changemakers Challenges

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Application Deadline:

Changed by Us: May 29, 2026

Ashoka Changemakers Challenges are competitions designed to connect innovative participants to one another to scale their impact.

The program has several challenges open at any given time.…

California Health Care Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

Grant Range:
$5200 - $4106586
Average Grant:
$123777

The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) Health Care Leadership Program is a part-time, two-year fellowship that offers clinically trained healthcare professionals the experiences,…

Nonprofits require experienced, visionary leadership to find success. The best leaders also understand that there is always room to grow and develop. This is why leadership development is essential to the success of many nonprofits. And, in turn, that’s why many nonprofits look for leadership development grants.

The funding from these kinds of grants can be put towards a wide range of purposes. This can include things such as training workshops, leadership conferences or mentorship programs. These grants also come from a wide range of sources. These can include state workforce development programs, corporate sponsorships, or private foundations such as the Kresge Foundation. 

When preparing a grant proposal for leadership development, it's essential that you put that leadership on display. You should tell of the success stories of your nonprofits, and of the missions you hope to accomplish in the future. 

If you need further guidance on writing great grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the subject. You can also start to browse a great selection of leadership development grants right here, all accepting applications.