Grants for State governments - Employment Labor and Training

This funding provides financial support to state, territorial, and national organizations that create job opportunities and training for low-income older adults through community service programs.

This program provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania that sponsor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training, helping them develop skilled workers to meet industry demands.

This grant provides funding to state educational agencies to improve training and professional development for personnel serving children with disabilities, enhancing educational outcomes and workforce readiness.

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.

This program provides funding to colleges, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve education and job training in rural areas, helping students gain skills for high-demand careers.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical social issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partnerships aimed at improving teacher preparation and effectiveness in high-need schools and educational agencies across the country.

This program provides funding to educational institutions, flight schools, and organizations to develop training initiatives that address the national shortage of qualified pilots and unmanned aircraft systems operators.

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Norfolk to improve services for homeless individuals and families, including outreach, emergency shelters, and rapid re-housing efforts.

This funding opportunity supports the development of community partnerships to create cybersecurity training programs that address local workforce needs and prepare job-ready candidates in the U.S.

This program provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and organizations to develop training and support initiatives that encourage individuals, including students and veterans, to pursue careers in aviation maintenance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving safety for workers in the commercial fishing industry, targeting hazards like vessel disasters and onboard injuries.

This grant provides funding to organizations in rural Kansas and western Missouri to create training and apprenticeship programs in high-demand skilled trades, helping to address labor shortages and prepare individuals for sustainable employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is offering a grant opportunity called the Martin Luther King, Jr. - César Chávez - Rosa Parks (KCP) Initiative, Select Student Support Services (4S) funding. The 4S program is one of seven core programs under KCP and aims to develop retention programs for academically or economically disadvantaged legal residents of Michigan enrolled at 4-year public and independent educational institutions in the state. The goal of the program is to increase graduation rates by providing seed money that will stimulate institutional change and improve graduation rates of targeted students. The 4S funds will be awarded for a six-year grant cycle starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2029. The application must be completed in its entirety, and no modifications or deletions are allowed. The maximum length for the application is 21 pages. The grant guidance, requirements, assurances, certifications, and application can be found on the KCP website. The application process is competitive and aims to meet all legislative and state requirements for equal access and opportunity. Applicants with disabilities can contact the WD's KCP Office for assistance, and any questions regarding the application should be directed to LEO-KCPInitiative@michigan.gov.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in Indiana to promote digital equity and improve access to technology for underserved populations, including low-income households, seniors, veterans, and rural residents.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, will benefit from receiving the services provided. Each year approximately 200,000 Service members are separated from the military. Veterans and dependents report significant challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. These grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools, to help these Veterans and spouses overcome employment and financial challenges. In accordance with P.L. 116-315, 4304, VA seeks to award grants to organizations that provide multiple forms of the following services: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services, or are located in states with a high rate of unemployment among Veterans, a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces, or a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state workforce agencies for developing targeted training programs in high-demand skilled trades and emerging industries, fostering partnerships with employers to enhance workforce skills and job retention.

This grant provides funding to support BIPOC+ communities in the U.S. working to improve food systems and secure contracts with large institutions for sustainable food procurement.

This funding provides states and outlying areas with resources to enhance job training and employment services for adults, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment.

This funding opportunity provides up to $20 million to nonprofit organizations and collaborative newsrooms in the U.S. to develop innovative solutions that enhance local journalism's audience engagement, operational efficiency, workforce diversity, and revenue generation.