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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to implement community-based programs that prevent youth violence and delinquency while promoting collaboration and effective reentry services for system-involved youth.

Youth
City or township governments
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Workforce Pell Grant Program
$7,395
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This initiative provides financial aid to Iowa institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help low-income students gain skills for high-demand jobs without needing to enroll in traditional degree programs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Education M-Pact Fund
Contact for amount
Moody Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP)
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2026

This program provides financial support to accredited dental and dental hygiene education programs to help them recruit and retain qualified faculty members, thereby strengthening the nation's oral health workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Local Jobs Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Central Illinois that provide workforce development programs to help individuals gain skills for sustainable employment and break the cycle of poverty.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant Program
$750,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that partner with Michigan nursing facilities to implement projects that improve the quality of life and care for residents, focusing on innovative, resident-centered approaches.

Health
Nonprofits
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program
$9,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to improve undergraduate education and research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, ultimately enhancing student success and participation in the STEM workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in North Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer programs that offer academic support and enrichment activities for K-12 students, particularly those in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Industry Sector Grants
Contact for amount
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Idaho businesses and organizations in developing training programs to address workforce challenges and skill gaps, ultimately promoting job creation and economic mobility in the state.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program
$7,500
Propane Education & Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions and career centers to enhance automotive training programs by integrating propane autogas technology and safety education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Establishing a Center for the Advancement of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Pharmacotherapeutics through Training and Preclinical Support (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to academic researchers and organizations to establish a center that will train and support the development of new medications for substance use disorders, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical treatment solutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Headache Medicine Fellowship
$90,000
Pfizer
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S. academic institutions to establish a one-year fellowship in headache medicine, focusing on training healthcare professionals in underserved areas while promoting diversity and improving patient outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Job Training Facilities Fund
$500,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits in Stanislaus County to develop shared-use wet labs and job training facilities that enhance workforce development in the circular bioeconomy sector, particularly for underserved communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
The Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program
$5,900,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in New York State to implement training programs that improve workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards.

Employment Labor and Training
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Workforce Development Mini Grants
$9,999
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small organizations in King County that focus on professional development for those working with children from prenatal to age five, emphasizing early childhood development, mental health, and racial equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program
$475,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a variety of organizations that deliver health care services in rural and underserved areas, enabling them to implement innovative technology-driven collaborative learning models to improve provider retention and patient access.

Health
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in West Virginia that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through education, research, and marketing initiatives benefiting multiple growers and industry stakeholders.

Agriculture
Nonprofits