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Bruce and Jane Walsh Grant in Memory of John Holland
$19,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for early career psychologists to conduct research on how personality, culture, and environment influence work behavior and health, with a focus on innovative projects that can lead to broader applications.

Health
Individuals
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
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Military Affairs Grant Program (MAGP)
Contact for amount
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Arkansas to support projects that enhance military installations and promote economic growth in surrounding communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program 84.424J
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to states to develop and enhance career exploration and workforce readiness programs for elementary and secondary students, helping them gain early exposure to various career paths and work-based learning opportunities.

Workforce Development
State governments
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026
$15,203,383
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding provides state workforce agencies with resources to efficiently administer the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program, helping employers hire individuals from targeted groups by certifying their eligibility for tax credits.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
NYSDOL OJET GCEW-EV
$7,000,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Apr 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and expand training programs that prepare individuals for careers in the electric vehicle sector, including roles in repair, maintenance, and charging station installation.

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
CSP Grants to State Entities 84.282A
$60,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to state entities to develop, expand, and replicate high-quality charter schools, enhancing access to effective educational options for students across the country.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$156,286,824
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 state workforce agencies and territories to improve employment and training services for youth, adults, and dislocated workers across the United States.

Workforce Development
State 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
Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2028

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to state and local workforce systems to help dislocated workers and individuals affected by economic disruptions or disasters access employment services and training.

Workforce Development
State governments
Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Office of Suicide Prevention
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations that deliver tailored suicide prevention services for veterans and certain active-duty service members at risk of suicide, focusing on their unique needs and social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Foreign Labor Certification Grant Planning Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 through FY 2028 (Change 1)
$2,211,046
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to State Workforce Agencies to support their responsibilities in processing foreign labor certifications and ensuring compliance with labor standards for employment-based immigration programs.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program
$200,000
Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations for solar energy projects that benefit their communities, particularly focusing on reducing energy costs for low-income households and enhancing tribal facilities.

Energy
Nonprofits
OSERS-OSEP: Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers and Early Intervention Personnel Through Registered Apprenticeships
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to state educational agencies and public organizations to develop and implement registered apprenticeship programs that prepare and retain special education teachers and early intervention personnel to address workforce shortages in these fields.

Workforce Development
State governments
Teacher and School Leader Incentive Fund 84.374A
$8,500,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This grant provides funding to educational agencies and their partners to develop and implement performance-based compensation systems that improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement, particularly in high-need schools.

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
Creating Opportunities for Relevant Experience (CORE) Wildland Fire Training Crews
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 24, 2029

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This grant provides training and job experience in wildland firefighting for women, veterans, and youth, helping to develop the next generation of fire management professionals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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