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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AmeriCorps State and National
$25,000
AmeriCorps (Georgia Department of Community Affairs (Georgia Serves))
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Georgia that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing local needs, with a focus on areas such as education, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program
$14,438,363
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ORR)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations to deliver employment services, such as job training and placement, to refugees and eligible entrants in specific states as they transition into the U.S. workforce.

Income Security and Social Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 "$100,000 Start an SUD Startup" Challenge
$10,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding and mentorship to interdisciplinary teams developing innovative solutions for drug use and substance use disorders, aiming to foster early-stage biotech startups in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
Jerry Dalton Memorial Education Fund
Contact for amount
Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This fund provides financial support to students and educational programs in the automotive collision industry across Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, helping to enhance learning environments and workforce readiness.

Education
Individuals
Cancer Research Discovery Grants
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC)
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support out-of-school youth aged 16-25 in New Jersey, helping them earn a high school diploma and gain skills for sustainable employment.

Youth
Nonprofits
Creating Inclusive Communities Grant Program
$200,000
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that help Virginians with developmental disabilities gain meaningful employment by reducing barriers and enhancing job readiness through community-based initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Community Grants
Contact for amount
Pickaway County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Pickaway County, Ohio, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life, especially for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grants
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota by offering training, support services, and pathways to high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Missouri State and National Competitive Grants
$25,000
Missouri Community Service Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Missouri that engage individuals in national service to address critical community needs, such as education, disaster recovery, and public health.

Community Development
State governments
Choose Ohio First Grant Program
$31,000,000
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides funding for Ohio's public and nonprofit colleges to offer scholarships to students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while ensuring they gain valuable work experience through internships and partnerships with local employers.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Learning Collaborative for HIV Oral Health and Primary Care Integration
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving oral health services for low-income individuals living with HIV by promoting the integration of dental care and primary HIV care through a collaborative learning approach.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
FFAR Fellows Program
$148,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Contracts for Services Program
$50,000
Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, colleges, municipalities, and individual artists in Fulton County to promote diverse arts programming and community engagement throughout 2025.

Arts
City or township governments
Job Skills Program
$600,000
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides funding for educational institutions in Washington State to partner with local businesses in order to deliver targeted workforce training that enhances employee skills and addresses specific industry needs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Primary Care Dental Faculty Development Center Program (PCDFD)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides funding to accredited dental schools and nonprofit organizations to develop faculty training and leadership initiatives that improve primary care dentistry education and access for underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education