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Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to support organizations that help individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania's minimum- or low-security federal prisons prepare for successful reentry into society through workforce training and post-release support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
American Chemical Society Prepare CTP Seed Grant
$20,000
American Chemical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. community colleges in preparing and recruiting skilled technical workers for chemistry-related careers that do not require a bachelor's degree.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Working Conditions in the Processing of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (E-Waste)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This initiative seeks insights from various stakeholders to improve labor conditions and promote decent work in the global e-waste processing sector, which involves millions of workers often in hazardous environments.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Graduate Medical Expansion Grant
$1,000,000
New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico hospitals and educational institutions to develop and expand residency programs in primary care, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to address workforce shortages.

Health
Nonprofits
Students and Young Adult Equity Workforce Climate Service Corps Grants
$375,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that create job training programs in clean energy for young adults aged 18–24, especially those from underserved communities in Massachusetts.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program
$297,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that sponsor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training, helping them develop skilled workers to meet industry demands.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Urban Agriculture Program
$100,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and experienced urban farmers to develop sustainable urban farming projects that improve food access and combat food insecurity in Massachusetts cities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
California Jobs First Catalyst Funding
$750,000
California Jobs First
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects in Orange County that advance pre-development activities aimed at creating good-paying jobs and promoting economic equity in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Connected Communities Grants
$60,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in South Carolina's Midlands region for innovative projects that strengthen community connections and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Delaware County to improve job prospects for veterans and their eligible spouses by addressing employment barriers and offering comprehensive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting
$85,000
Spencer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and resources for journalists and educators to create impactful long-form journalism projects that enhance public understanding of education.

Education
City or township governments
Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
IKI Large Grants
$20,000,000
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports international organizations in implementing large-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or conserve biodiversity, with a focus on specific thematic or country priorities.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Disability Foundation’s Non-Profit Grants
$10,000
The Disability Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, focusing on enhancing accessibility and expanding essential programs.

Health
Nonprofits