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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Employment Labor and Training

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2026 Arts Learning Project Grant
$7,000
Nevada Arts Council (NAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Nevada-based nonprofit organizations and public institutions in providing arts education programs and artist residencies for individuals of all ages, enhancing community access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mental Well-being Grant Program
$400,000
Florida Blue Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Florida that are working to improve mental health access and strengthen the mental health workforce to address issues like stress, anxiety, and depression.

Health
Nonprofits
Money at Work Grant
$35,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals working to improve employment outcomes and financial stability for people with developmental disabilities in Ohio by enhancing their understanding of state and federal benefits.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
​​​​​​​​​​​Whole Family Services in Communities
$15,000,000
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides $15 million annually to a nonprofit organization in Kansas to deliver comprehensive services that strengthen families, reduce intergenerational poverty, and enhance child welfare through case management, employment support, and financial education.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota colleges and universities to help reduce tuition costs and enhance services for students training to become licensed early childhood educators, addressing workforce shortages in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant Program
$200,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to Washington State businesses and industry organizations to boost manufacturing job growth, enhance research and development, and support economic development, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
AI for Good Open Call Program
$5,000,000
Microsoft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides $5 million in Azure service credits to support innovative AI projects in Washington State that focus on sustainability, public health, and human rights, empowering nonprofits, researchers, and businesses to create positive social impact.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Workforce Pell Grant (WPG) Program
Contact for amount
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides federal Pell Grant funding to Texas institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help students gain industry-recognized credentials and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Virginia Adult Education Competitive Grant
$200,000
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services in Virginia, helping adults gain essential skills for employment and further education aligned with local workforce needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
125 Pretrial Success Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals with criminal charges who are released before trial, helping them access essential behavioral health services and improve their chances of appearing in court and avoiding reoffending.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
2024 Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept (EPoC) Cycle 2
$75,000
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $75,000 to researchers in Delaware to develop innovative ideas into marketable products or services, fostering the growth of new businesses and high-tech jobs in the state.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Blue Youth Grant Program
$120,000
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Rhode Island high schools, higher education institutions, and local employers in developing programs that enhance student skills and career pathways in ocean technology industries, including robotics and artificial intelligence, with a focus on undersea applications.

Education
City or township governments
Train In Place Grant Program
$2,025,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal health care providers in North Dakota to enhance workforce training and credentialing programs, enabling local health workers to specialize and improve care delivery without leaving their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Contact for amount
Colorado El Paso County Department of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to support community development projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and services for low-to-moderate income residents in unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Colorado.

Community Development
City or township governments
Education and Workforce Training Grant
$10,000
Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce training centers, and nonprofits in Hardeeville and surrounding areas to improve educational quality and prepare residents for in-demand careers.

Education
Nonprofits