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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

Explore 423 grant opportunities

Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CyberTraining)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to develop training and resources that enhance skills in advanced cyberinfrastructure for researchers and students across various scientific fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AERO Education Grant Program
$10,500
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to schools and educational organizations in Oklahoma to develop and implement programs that enhance aviation and aerospace education, preparing students for careers in these fields.

Education
Nonprofits
Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions to enhance the security and usability of scientific research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Healthy American Forests Initiative
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and manage forests on National Forest System lands, benefiting local economies and reducing wildfire risks while promoting ecological health.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Mind, Machine and Motor Nexus
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers developing intelligent systems that improve human interaction and collaboration in dynamic environments, focusing on safety and well-being in areas like elder care and disaster response.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Microgrants for Research on AI and Innovation in Nursing
$10,000
American Nurses Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 microgrants to early-career nurse-led teams to develop innovative AI solutions that enhance nursing practice and patient care.

Health
Individuals
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) Grant Program
$7,500
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to educational institutions for enhancing graphic communications programs through equipment purchases, student travel, and instructor development.

Education
Independent school districts
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
$100,000
Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Idaho to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through various projects that benefit the entire industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop and enhance their capabilities for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, enabling them to recover and build resilience through various projects aimed at economic development and infrastructure improvement.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
United States Army Research Institute For The Behavioral And Social Sciences (Ari) Broad Agency Announcement For Basic, Applied, And Advanced Scientific Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2028

Date Added

May 1, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of behavioral and social science research aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. Army, inviting proposals from universities, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites U.S. post-secondary students to develop innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the aviation industry, with the chance to win funding and internships with NASA.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Educator Initiative Grant
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

Education
Independent school districts
NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
BJS FY25 Survey of Public Defenders (SPD)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will collect and analyze national data on public defenders in the U.S., focusing on their demographics, workloads, and resources to improve indigent defense services.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education