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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program
$4,000
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. Robert J. Hudiburg Protective Life Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This scholarship provides financial assistance to U.S. students under 35 who have overcome adversity and are pursuing technical or career education at accredited institutions, helping them achieve employment-ready credentials.

Workforce Development
Individuals
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 institutions, 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
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides funding to accredited nursing schools to offer low-interest loans to students pursuing advanced nursing education, with the goal of increasing the number of qualified nursing faculty in the U.S.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 to help them recover and build resilience through various projects, including infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants
$160,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for evidence-based projects that promote mental health, prevent suicide, and address substance use issues in rural and tribal communities across North Dakota.

Health
Nonprofits
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
FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Exchange
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S. organizations to facilitate international exchanges that connect American technology leaders with foreign STEM professionals, focusing on critical emerging technologies to enhance collaboration and promote U.S. standards globally.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center
$550,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bangladesh)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a qualified non-profit organization to manage the Edward M. Kennedy Center in Dhaka, focusing on cultural programming, educational initiatives, and professional development to strengthen U.S.-Bangladesh relations.

International Development
Nonprofits
DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
$960,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries, including military Service Members, Veterans, and civilians.

Health
Nonprofits
National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that unite educators, technologists, researchers, and families to create innovative, technology-driven solutions for improving K-12 education and workforce development, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research centers focused on improving mental health and treatment outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS through interdisciplinary studies and innovative approaches.

Health
State governments
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Legal and Financial Disruption Program
$8,880,118
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Counterterrorism )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen legal and financial frameworks in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat terrorism and disrupt related financial networks.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
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
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
Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Grant
$500,000
Rising Tide Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers worldwide in conducting patient-centered clinical trials that improve cancer treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Health
Nonprofits
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