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

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Opportunity Partnership Grant
$300,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help displaced workers in New Jersey gain industry-recognized credentials for in-demand jobs paying at least $18 per hour.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Montgomery County Special Projects Grants
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations in Montgomery County for community-engaging projects and capacity-building initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Grants
$300,000
National Urban League (NUL)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups focused on developing and empowering African American-owned businesses in Indianapolis by addressing barriers to capital and sustainability.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Go Big Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Excellence in Education Fund
$25,000
CenDel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational and workforce development programs in Kent County, Delaware, focusing on preparing underserved individuals for careers in critical sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.

Education
Nonprofits
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
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 help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Mental Well-being Grant Program
$400,000
Florida Blue Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Florida that are working to improve mental health access and strengthen the mental health workforce to address issues like stress, anxiety, and depression.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey employers for training their current employees, particularly frontline workers, to improve skills, retention, and career advancement.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Money at Work Grant
$35,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals working to improve employment outcomes and financial stability for people with developmental disabilities in Ohio by enhancing their understanding of state and federal benefits.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
​​​​​​​​​​​Whole Family Services in Communities
$15,000,000
Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides $15 million annually to a nonprofit organization in Kansas to deliver comprehensive services that strengthen families, reduce intergenerational poverty, and enhance child welfare through case management, employment support, and financial education.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota colleges and universities to help reduce tuition costs and enhance services for students training to become licensed early childhood educators, addressing workforce shortages in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant Program
$200,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to Washington State businesses and industry organizations to boost manufacturing job growth, enhance research and development, and support economic development, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Student Upward Mobility Initiative
$500,000
Urban Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to research and measure the skills and competencies that enhance economic mobility for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly focusing on late middle and high school experiences.

Education
Nonprofits
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Workforce Pell Grant (WPG) Program
Contact for amount
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides federal Pell Grant funding to Texas institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help students gain industry-recognized credentials and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Virginia Adult Education Competitive Grant
$200,000
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services in Virginia, helping adults gain essential skills for employment and further education aligned with local workforce needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits