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Job Skills Program
$600,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides funding for educational institutions in Washington State to partner with local businesses in order to deliver targeted workforce training that enhances employee skills and addresses specific industry needs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Streets Retail Grant Program
$90,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in designated commercial corridors of Washington, D.C., enabling them to make significant capital improvements that enhance local retail, create jobs, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods.

Community Development
Small businesses
Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
$25,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations in Iowa that are establishing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations, supporting on-the-job training for apprentices.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Wyoming Intertie Community Investment Program
$50,000
Wyoming Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits and government entities for projects that improve community quality of life and resilience in Albany, Carbon, and Platte Counties, Wyoming.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local organizations and municipalities in Charleston to improve housing, economic opportunities, and community services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jobber Grants
$100,000
Jobber
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support and mentorship to blue-collar entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada who deliver essential home and commercial services, helping them grow and thrive in their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Clinical Trial & Research Network Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides support for planning collaborative clinical trial and research networks in Pennsylvania to enhance patient recruitment and streamline clinical studies across healthcare organizations.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Underserved, Value-Added, Regional Food Systems, and Supply Chain Grant Program
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NC IDEA MICRO Grants
$10,000
NC IDEA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $10,000 in funding to early-stage startups in North Carolina that are validating their business models and developing innovative products, along with mentorship and resources to support their growth.

Arts
Small businesses
Woods Charitable Fund Grant
$10,000
Woods Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focus on enhancing social equity and quality of life through initiatives in arts, community development, education, and human services, with a special emphasis on supporting refugees and immigrants.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Urban Entitlement Grants Program
Contact for amount
Charleston County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working on housing, infrastructure, and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Housing
Nonprofits
Robust Retail Citywide Grants
$10,000
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small retail businesses in Washington, D.C. to help them maintain operations and thrive amid economic challenges.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
DSP Workforce Expansion in Excellence Grant
$50,000
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 expand and improve the workforce of Direct Support Professionals, addressing recruitment, training, and retention challenges while also tackling transportation barriers for individuals with developmental disabilities in Ohio.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund
$25,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local businesses and nonprofits in Boulder County, Colorado, to enhance the local food system through education, infrastructure improvements, processing innovations, and support for frontline farm workers.

Food and Nutrition
Private institutions of higher education
FAIME Award Nominations
Contact for amount
Loudoun County Disability Services Board
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This award recognizes Loudoun County organizations and businesses that excel in creating inclusive workplaces and promoting equitable employment practices for individuals with disabilities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Regional Development Corporation’s Micro-Grant Fund
$3,000
Regional Development Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in Northern New Mexico to help them grow, diversify revenue, and create jobs through critical purchases and services.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Shell LiveWIRE Louisiana Accelerator Program
Contact for amount
Shell
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides free resources and training to help micro and small business owners in select Louisiana parishes, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, grow and sustain their enterprises.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Workforce Pell Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina NCWorks Commission (NCWorks)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program allows eligible students to use federal Pell Grant funds for approved short-term training programs in North Carolina that lead directly to employment, helping them quickly enter or advance in the workforce.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Employer Grants
$500,000
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding supports Idaho businesses in expanding their workforce and retraining employees to meet economic growth needs, ultimately fostering job creation and skill development.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments