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

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Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to support projects that improve education, civic engagement, and cultural development in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Delaware County to improve job prospects for veterans and their eligible spouses by addressing employment barriers and offering comprehensive services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
Contact for amount
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural nonprofits, community colleges, and public organizations in Maryland to promote entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure improvements in rural communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address education, economic opportunity, health, and veteran support.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Life Sciences Challenge Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to foster collaboration among businesses, nonprofits, academic institutions, and municipalities in Pennsylvania's life sciences sector to enhance economic resilience and innovation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting
$85,000
Spencer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support and resources for journalists and educators to create impactful long-form journalism projects that enhance public understanding of education.

Education
City or township governments
Illinois Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This program provides financial support for eligible students to access short-term, career-focused training programs in Illinois that lead to high-demand jobs, using Pell Grant funding.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IKI Large Grants
$20,000,000
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports international organizations in implementing large-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or conserve biodiversity, with a focus on specific thematic or country priorities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Perkins V Rural Innovation Career and Technical Education Program
$120,052
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This program provides funding to Florida public school districts and colleges in rural areas to enhance career and technical education, helping students develop skills for high-demand jobs.

Education
Independent school districts
The Disability Foundation’s Non-Profit Grants
$10,000
The Disability Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, focusing on enhancing accessibility and expanding essential programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Dislocated Worker Program Services Grant
$589,857
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist dislocated workers in Montana with career services, training, and job placement to help them re-enter the labor market after job loss due to various circumstances.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Grants
$25,000
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in service projects aimed at improving communities, particularly in underserved areas, through initiatives like workforce development, behavioral health, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW)
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support high school juniors, seniors, and out-of-school youth in New Jersey as they transition into high-skill, high-wage employment through career exploration, training, and partnerships with apprenticeship sponsors.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
STEG Small Research Grants
$25,000
Centre for Economic Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects focused on structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, particularly addressing issues like gender, inequality, and the impact of technology on labor markets.

International Development
Individuals
CTE Dual Credit - The Big Blur Grant Program
$100,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to Washington State Community and Technical Colleges to enhance equitable dual credit programs and career pathways for high school students, fostering collaboration with regional educational and industry partners.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Loudoun Impact Fund
$10,000
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties (CFLNFC) and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools in Loudoun County that provide essential services and programs for vulnerable children, youth, people with disabilities, and older adults.

Community Development
Nonprofits