GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

Grants for Special district governments - Employment Labor and Training

Explore 206 grant opportunities

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations to develop career pathways, enhance professional networks, and improve workforce training for current and future museum professionals.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Preservation Trades Workforce Grant Program
$200,000
Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Colorado to recruit and train individuals for careers in preservation trades, particularly focusing on underserved communities through hands-on learning and apprenticeships.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage adults aged 55 and older in volunteer activities to address community needs across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Fast Forward Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
University-led Networks for Innovation, Technology, and Expertise (UNITE)
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S. universities to collaborate with Saudi institutions and commercial partners to develop innovative solutions in key sectors like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, addressing workforce and operational gaps in Saudi Arabia.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
$1,000,000
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational or healthcare organizations in Georgia's Appalachian region for community and economic development projects that align with strategic goals and investment priorities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create training initiatives that help individuals, especially those facing employment barriers, gain skills for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create new parks and improve existing recreational spaces in underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
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
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
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
Tourism Grant Program
$10,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa-based tourism organizations and entities to promote marketing campaigns that attract out-of-state visitors and boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to libraries, archives, and educational institutions to recruit, train, and retain library and information science professionals, enhancing their ability to meet community information needs.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
$250,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to New Jersey employers for training their current employees, helping them improve skills and advance in their careers while boosting the competitiveness of their businesses.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses