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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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FY 2026 J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create large-scale virtual exchanges that connect young leaders in the U.S. with their peers in the Middle East and North Africa, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration on themes like innovation and civic engagement.

International Development
Nonprofits
$1,500 Artist Career Development Grant
$1,500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various artistic projects and professional development opportunities.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Program
$15,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to entrepreneurs nationwide, particularly from Massachusetts, to help them develop and commercialize innovative climate technology solutions.

Environment
County governments
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center Rehabilitation Services Administration; ALN 84.264L
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to support a centralized technical assistance center that will help state vocational rehabilitation agencies improve services and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Fed. - Sp. Ed. - Pre-School Discretionary: IDEA Preschool Discretionary - Early CHOICES
$409,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to improve training and resources for preschool programs serving children with disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
21st Century Museum Professionals Program
$500,000
Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals in the museum sector to enhance their professional skills and improve museum services.

Education
Nonprofits
Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to colleges and universities to create centralized support systems that enhance the educational experience and success of veteran students transitioning to higher education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Title IV - 21st Century Comm Learning Centers: 21st CCLC
$600,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Oct 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic enrichment and youth development programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools during non-school hours, while also providing family literacy and educational support.

Education
Independent school districts
Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce Grant
$10,000,000
St. David’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 13, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Central Texas that aim to improve economic stability and health equity by expanding access to sustainable healthcare careers for individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds.

Community Development
City or township governments
Open Textbook Pilot Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to create and expand free, openly licensed textbooks and course materials that lower costs for students in high-enrollment degree programs.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$174,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral researchers in transitioning to independent faculty positions by providing three years of financial support for their research aligned with aging studies.

Health
State governments
Landscape Study in Youth Arts/Workforce Programs
$1,000,000
The Wallace Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for research teams to study community-based youth arts programs that integrate artistic development with paid work experiences, focusing on their impact in fostering social connections and equitable outcomes for youth in high-poverty areas.

Arts
Nonprofits
U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Fair
$80,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to plan and execute a large-scale technology and science fair that connects audiences in the Dominican Republic with U.S. innovators and companies, promoting collaboration in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Program (TPSID-CC)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to higher education institutions and partnerships to develop and enhance inclusive programs for students with intellectual disabilities, aiming to improve their educational and employment outcomes.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CDC’s Collaboration with Academia to Strengthen Public Health Workforce Capacity
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations representing accredited academic institutions in public health, medicine, and nursing, to enhance the public health workforce through educational and training initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
The Innovation and Research Fellowship Program
$2,300,000
New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Feb 7, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to New Jersey companies for hiring Ph.D. candidates and graduates to conduct technological research and foster innovation in the state.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
FY25 Workforce Development Grant
$7,500
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The FY25 Workforce Development Grant is dedicated to supporting educational and training opportunities aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities. With a special focus on populations such as people with disabilities, high school juniors and seniors, non-traditional students, nonprofit professionals, and skilled workers in critical sectors, the grant provides up to $7,500 for qualified applicants. Programs eligible for funding include summer work experiences, pre-apprenticeship programs, internships, occupational skills training with recognized credentials, concurrent educational programs, and leadership development initiatives. Additional consideration is given based on the scope of impact, collaborative efforts, organizational competence, and fiscal sustainability of applying organizations. Grant renewed every year.

Education
Nonprofits
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Gabon)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Gabon, aimed at strengthening ties with the United States while addressing local community challenges in areas like entrepreneurship, education, and civic engagement.

International Development
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship
$4,467,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to create professional exchange programs for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focusing on economic prosperity, liberty, and regional stability.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education