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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
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
Customized Employment Initiative
$350,000
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and partners to improve customized employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities across New York State, promoting inclusive job opportunities and sustainable employment pathways.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
$215,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create and deliver training that helps workers and employers recognize and prevent workplace hazards, particularly in high-risk industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Native Plant - Section 6 - Segment 32
$20,000
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations and entities in Arizona to support conservation efforts for rare and endangered plant species on non-federal lands.

Environment
State governments
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to regional partnerships in economically distressed rural areas, enabling them to develop workforce training programs that align with local employer needs in high-growth industries.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
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
FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Training and Educational Materials Development
$95,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create original occupational safety and health training materials aimed at improving workplace safety awareness and practices, particularly for workers in high hazard industries and small businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Targeted Topic Training
$215,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop and deliver training programs that improve workplace safety for workers, especially in high-risk industries and underserved populations.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local organizations to quickly retrain and reemploy workers affected by economic shifts, focusing on high-demand jobs in industries like manufacturing and technology.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to students in Ohio pursuing commercial driver's license training, helping to address the demand for truck drivers by covering half of their training costs as a grant and the other half as a forgivable loan contingent on employment.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote economic development and resilience in communities facing economic challenges.

Community Development
State governments
Workforce Development Grant Program
$700,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2027

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This program provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities in northeastern Minnesota to develop workforce training and career awareness initiatives that address local industry skill gaps and workforce shortages.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Skills Development Fund
$500,000
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding for workforce training initiatives that enhance the skills and earning potential of employees in Texas by supporting customized training solutions developed in partnership with educational institutions and businesses.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic institutions for training and research in occupational safety and health, aiming to develop a skilled workforce to address workplace health issues.

Health
State governments
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program Fund (EVITP Fund) 2.0
$2,700,000
California Employment Training Panel (ETP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to train and certify electricians in California for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on serving disadvantaged and rural communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Workforce Pell Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina NCWorks Commission (NCWorks)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program allows eligible students to use federal Pell Grant funds for approved short-term training programs in North Carolina that lead directly to employment, helping them quickly enter or advance in the workforce.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education