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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Employment Labor and Training

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Bruce and Jane Walsh Grant in Memory of John Holland
$19,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for early career psychologists to conduct research on how personality, culture, and environment influence work behavior and health, with a focus on innovative projects that can lead to broader applications.

Health
Individuals
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Grant Program
$11,653,664
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Colorado to enhance adult education and literacy programs, helping adults improve their skills for employment, economic self-sufficiency, and educational advancement.

Education
Nonprofits
21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations to develop career pathways, enhance professional networks, and improve workforce training for current and future museum professionals.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Preservation Trades Workforce Grant Program
$200,000
Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Colorado to recruit and train individuals for careers in preservation trades, particularly focusing on underserved communities through hands-on learning and apprenticeships.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage adults aged 55 and older in volunteer activities to address community needs across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
EnsuringPro-American WorkerCritical MineralsSupply Chain inthe Western Hemisphere
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and eligible international organizations to improve labor standards and transparency in critical mineral supply chains in Chile and Argentina, ultimately benefiting American workers and manufacturers.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant Program
$186,000
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Georgia to deliver essential services that promote family stability, economic self-sufficiency, and child well-being for low-income families, while also addressing issues related to child exploitation and trafficking.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Foundation for Graphic Communication Education Grant Program
$7,500
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions for enhancing graphic communications programs through equipment purchases, student travel, and instructor development.

Education
Individuals
Wisconsin Fast Forward Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Protecting the American Seafood Supply Chain by Countering Unfair Labor Practices and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU)Fishing
$11,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $11 million to organizations working to improve the American seafood supply chain by addressing unfair labor practices and combating illegal fishing activities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Supporting Implementation of the Labor Provisions of Trade Arrangements for American Worker Competitiveness
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including nonprofits and educational institutions, to help implement labor provisions in trade agreements that enhance the competitiveness of American workers.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2027

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage AmeriCorps Volunteers in community service projects addressing critical issues such as youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development, particularly in underserved and rural areas.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Core Research Grants
$200,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore innovative solutions addressing the changing nature of work, social and economic inequalities, and educational opportunities for diverse groups in light of recent legal changes in college admissions.

Education
Individuals
Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deliver culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, particularly in response to public health emergencies.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Postsecondary Allocation Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to postsecondary institutions in Massachusetts to improve career and technical education programs, particularly for underserved populations, while fostering connections between secondary and postsecondary education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
University-led Networks for Innovation, Technology, and Expertise (UNITE)
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S. universities to collaborate with Saudi institutions and commercial partners to develop innovative solutions in key sectors like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, addressing workforce and operational gaps in Saudi Arabia.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
$1,000,000
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational or healthcare organizations in Georgia's Appalachian region for community and economic development projects that align with strategic goals and investment priorities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create training initiatives that help individuals, especially those facing employment barriers, gain skills for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits