Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Workforce Development

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create a national center to improve education and training outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in postsecondary settings.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and Tribal governments in Minnesota to enhance participation and retention of people of color, Indigenous individuals, and women in registered apprenticeship programs, promoting a skilled and diverse workforce.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote healthy relationships and marriage education for adults, with a focus on enhancing family stability and economic well-being.

Maine: Investing in Leaders of Color Grant Program offers a maximum award of $6,950 to support nonprofit leaders of color and their organizations. The program provides one-on-one coaching, a stipend for professional development and operating costs, and networking opportunities. It is designed for people of color in leadership positions in nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and promote racial equity in Maine. Priority is given to leaders from organizations led by people of color. The grant consists of capacity-building funding, including one-on-one coaching, professional development, and operating costs. The program aims to promote and increase racial equity in Maine through supporting leaders and organizations serving communities of color.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist California Tribes in creating affordable housing solutions, including new construction and rehabilitation of existing properties, to support Native American communities, particularly those facing homelessness or at risk of it.

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 grant provides financial support to fire departments and nonprofit organizations for fire prevention initiatives and firefighter health and safety research projects across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training and professional development programs aimed at increasing the number of qualified maternal health care providers in rural Michigan, addressing workforce shortages and improving health outcomes for mothers and infants.

This grant provides funding to North Dakota organizations for tailored workforce initiatives that address regional employment challenges, including talent attraction, retention, and infrastructure investments.

This funding provides financial support for workforce development and employment training services aimed at low-income Native American adults and youth across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in microsystems technology, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, small businesses, and minority institutions, to develop advanced microelectronic systems that enhance U.S. national security.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural organizations in Wisconsin to expand community health worker programs, improving healthcare access and outcomes for low-income and underserved populations.

This federally funded program provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds complete their education and pursue postsecondary opportunities.

This grant provides financial support to established business incubators that assist Native entrepreneurs in various stages of business development, aiming to strengthen economic growth within Tribal communities.

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) operates with a foundational mission deeply rooted in promoting civil rights and racial equity while fostering a strengthened justice system. The purpose of this specific solicitation is not for new projects but rather to invite organizations to apply for continuation funding to sustain specific, ongoing initiatives championed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This grant mechanism is designed to reinforce previously successful, funded projects, ensuring continuity and stability in efforts aligned with the OJP's core values. The OJP’s strategic priorities clearly define the target beneficiaries and core focus areas. The work is explicitly designed to increase access to justice, support crime victims, and assist individuals impacted by the justice system. Furthermore, significant attention is given to strengthening community safety and protecting the public from both existing and evolving threats. The overarching priorities that guide these initiatives include the advancement of civil rights, the realization of racial equity, and the critical objective of building trust and positive relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Consistent with the principles of effective investment, the solicitation itself represents a strategic priority of maintaining successful, data-driven interventions. The continuation funding model implies a Theory of Change centered on sustained impact, where initial investments that have demonstrated progress are prioritized for ongoing support to achieve long-term systemic change. This approach minimizes administrative churn and focuses resources on maturing initiatives that directly address the core mission. The exclusive nature of the application, limited only to those who received a direct letter from BJA, underscores this commitment to continuity and existing partnership performance. The expected outcomes and measurable results are inherently tied to the continuation of the original project’s goals, with the anticipation of sustained or improved performance in the targeted areas. By supporting the original project guidelines and funding rules, the OJP seeks tangible results such as demonstrably improved access to justice services, quantifiable increases in community-police trust, and measurable progress in advancing civil rights and racial equity within the justice sphere. Ultimately, the outcome is the continued progression toward a safer and more equitable society, driven by BJA initiatives that have already proven their value.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state, tribal, and territorial governments to improve mining safety and health conditions through training and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on improving mental health and addressing health disparities related to HIV/AIDS, particularly for early-career and underrepresented researchers.

This grant provides funding to Connecticut communities for projects that increase urban tree cover and improve environmental sustainability, particularly in underserved areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local entities in Sonoma County to create housing solutions and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with a focus on transitional housing and supportive services.