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

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Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based nonprofits and accredited colleges in Illinois to help develop clean energy contractors and support workforce growth in economically challenged areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
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
Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0
$9,500,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations that support individuals transitioning from incarceration to stable employment through training, apprenticeships, and supportive services in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
$100,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
OVC FY25 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking
$950,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed services to minor victims of human trafficking, helping them recover and reintegrate into society.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program
$3,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to organizations in New York State for improving training facilities and equipment to better prepare individuals for high-demand jobs, particularly those serving marginalized communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
YouthBuild 2025
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

Workforce Development
State governments
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations engaging seniors aged 55 and older in volunteer activities that address community needs across various focus areas, such as education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
$948,000,000
Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

Science and Technology
State governments
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to New Jersey employers for training their current employees, particularly frontline workers, to enhance skills, improve retention, and boost company competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively
$500,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Veterans Employment and Training Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations that deliver employment services and resources to veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, including those who are incarcerated and women veterans with children.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Law Enforcement Specialized Training
$350,000
Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for specialized training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of certified law enforcement officers in Wisconsin.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Community Services Grant Program
$75,000
Illinois City of Urbana Community Development Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering essential services to low-income residents in Urbana, Illinois, focusing on areas such as domestic violence, education, healthcare, and housing.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Duke Energy Foundation’s Workforce Development Grant
$15,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio and Kentucky that provide training and educational programs to prepare individuals for careers in the energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Graduate Medical Expansion Grant
$1,000,000
New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

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