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

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Illinois Rural Health Initiative - ROOTS: Rural Outreach, Opportunity, Training, and Success Grant Program
$7,400,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible community colleges in rural Illinois to enhance healthcare training programs and support services, addressing workforce shortages and improving employment outcomes in local healthcare sectors.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Innovative Postsecondary Models Fund
$1,000,000
Panorama Global
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations developing innovative educational models that improve access, affordability, and outcomes for diverse learners in U.S. postsecondary education.

Education
Nonprofits
Foundation for Graphic Communication Education Grant Program
$7,500
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to educators and students in graphic communications programs for equipment purchases, student travel to industry events, and instructor continuing education to enhance learning and career opportunities in the field.

Education
Individuals
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
GROW Apprenticeship Grants
$325,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations in Massachusetts to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship opportunities, particularly for underrepresented populations and in high-growth industries.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rhode Island Workforce Pell Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This program provides funding for eligible short-term workforce training programs in Rhode Island to help students gain skills for high-demand jobs while protecting their federal Pell Grant eligibility.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Workforce Pell Grant
Contact for amount
New York State Governor's Office
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This initiative provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing short-term workforce training programs in high-demand industries across New York State, making career-focused education more affordable.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
VDF Small Grant Program
$5,000
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations for programs and services that directly benefit Arizona Veterans, focusing on improving their health and well-being through various social support initiatives.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Apprenticeship Training Grant
Contact for amount
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant supports allowable expenses for the Related Technical Instruction portion of apprenticeship programs to build worker skills and expand employment opportunities across industries.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Occupational Safety and Health Grant Program
$40,000
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Department of Consumer and Business Services (Oregon OSHA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that develop innovative training initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety and health in Oregon.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education Grant Program
$800,000
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides funding to public colleges in Texas to develop short-term career training programs that help individuals gain industry-recognized credentials for high-demand jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 for workforce training providers in New York to improve their facilities and resources, helping them better prepare individuals, especially from underrepresented communities, for high-demand jobs in various industries.

Workforce Development
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 civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program
$316,271
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer adult education and literacy services in specific counties of Illinois, helping adults improve their literacy, gain employment skills, and support their children's education.

Education
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
Freedom Shield: Global Forced Labor Import Prohibition Initiative
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to a wide range of organizations working to combat forced labor in global supply chains.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits