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

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Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Institutional Support Grant Program 2026
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established arts nonprofits and cultural organizations for general operating expenses, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality programming and services in the arts.

Arts
City or township governments
Cancer Research Discovery Grants
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC)
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support out-of-school youth aged 16-25 in New Jersey, helping them earn a high school diploma and gain skills for sustainable employment.

Youth
Nonprofits
Adult and Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Abuse Community Program Grants
$1,000,000
Hawaii County of Kauai Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (Life's Choices Kauai)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to community programs in Kaua‘i that enhance access to mental health treatment and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults.

Health
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grants
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota by offering training, support services, and pathways to high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Skokie Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Skokie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects that improve the Skokie community, focusing on sustainable initiatives that benefit local residents.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania universities, industries, and government agencies to foster technological innovation and improve economic development through collaborative infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
Private institutions of higher education
City of Pleasanton Housing & Human Services Grant
Contact for amount
The City of Pleasanton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and community organizations in Pleasanton to address critical housing and human service needs, focusing on affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and essential services for low-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Targeted Capacity Expansion Special Projects
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Substance AbU.S.e and Mental Health Services Adminis)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and agencies to enhance treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
State governments
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Black-Led Movement Fund
$91,650
Borealis Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots, Black-led organizations in the U.S. that focus on building community power and advocating for social justice issues affecting Black communities.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Trusler Foundation Grant Program
$1,000,000
Emporia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lyon, Chase, and Coffey counties in east-central Kansas for projects that promote economic development, job creation, and community betterment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation’s Education Grant
$15,000
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for Florida-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop educational projects that promote breast health awareness and support for breast cancer patients and their families within the state.

Education
Nonprofits
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

Energy
State governments
Occupational Safety and Health Grant Program
$360,000
Or​egon Occupation​al Safety and Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative workplace safety and health training programs aimed at improving occupational safety and health education in Oregon.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
STEM Workforce Challenge Grant Round XV
$425,000
Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports partnerships in Nevada between industry and workforce training providers to create programs that equip individuals with essential STEM skills for high-demand jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
515-RIPS Regions IPS Trainers
$360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits