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Grants for Special district governments - Employment Labor and Training

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$259,233,111
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This grant provides federal funds to states for employment and training programs aimed at helping workers who have lost their jobs due to layoffs or economic changes.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I - Youth Program Services Grant
$1,799,798
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Montana that deliver workforce development services to low-income and disadvantaged youth, helping them gain education, skills, and employment opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Innovation in Economic Opportunity Grant
Contact for amount
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community organizations in rural Kansas and western Missouri to implement innovative projects that enhance economic opportunities and build resilient local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Talent Pipeline Fly-In Grant Program
$25,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This program provides financial support to North Dakota organizations for hosting events that attract out-of-state job seekers to address the state's labor shortage.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Consolidated Activities Program Allotments for Outlying Areas for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$936,235
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to combine resources for workforce development programs targeting adults, dislocated workers, and youth.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
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
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Activities Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$149,671,359
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding provides financial support to states and outlying areas for adult employment and training programs aimed at helping disadvantaged individuals secure jobs and improve their skills.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Employment Service (Wagner-Peyser) Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$3,929,547,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding provides resources to state workforce agencies and designated outlying areas to enhance employment and training services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers, improving workforce readiness and labor market systems across the U.S. and its territories.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Shoring Up to Sustainability Initiative
$3,000,000
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This initiative provides funding to South Carolina-based healthcare providers and organizations serving rural communities to enhance facilities, improve workforce sustainability, and offer training programs aimed at strengthening rural healthcare systems.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Recruitment and Retention Grant
$10,000,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2028

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education in California to help them recruit and retain qualified food service personnel, ensuring high-quality nutrition services for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver job training programs focused on clean energy careers for underserved communities in Illinois.

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 social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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
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 foster 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
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local authorities in Pennsylvania to attract and host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic growth in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce Information Grants Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$32,031,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides funding to state workforce agencies and designated outlying areas to enhance labor market information systems that support job seekers, employers, and policymakers in understanding workforce trends and conditions.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
AHEAD Economic Development Grant
Contact for amount
FHLBank San Francisco
Private

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in Arizona, California, and Nevada to create jobs, provide job training, and assist low-income entrepreneurs and at-risk communities.

Community 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

Jul 10, 2026

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