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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This award provides financial and professional support to early-career physician-scientists dedicated to advancing clinical and translational cancer research.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

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

Workforce Development
Individuals
Clinical Dental Education Innovation Grant Program
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support educational institutions and clinical training sites in Minnesota that aim to improve dental care access for underserved populations through innovative training programs.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging (K76 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,125,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institute on Aging)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to early-stage clinician-scientists focused on aging and geriatrics, helping them develop their research programs and leadership skills in order to advance their careers in academic research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Service Provider & Producer Association Grants
$100,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Vermont organizations that offer business services to agricultural and forestry businesses, as well as to producer associations that promote and represent the state's agricultural and forestry products.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on expanding the forest-sector economy and workforce, promoting sustainable forest management, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Workforce Development
State governments
NIEHS Worker Training Programs HAZMAT Training at DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex (UH4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential health and safety training to workers at Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities who may be exposed to hazardous materials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grants
$160,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
$90,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research by colleges and universities in Washington, DC, to evaluate the effectiveness of youth employment and career readiness programs for young people aged 9 to 24.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention Grant Program
$350,000
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and educational institutions to improve awareness, access to care, and services for pregnant individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and substance use.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Statewide Distance Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and delivering remote English literacy and civics education programs that help adult English language learners gain skills for employment and integration into the workforce.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grants
$47,091,838
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible adult education providers in Florida to develop and enhance programs that improve literacy, English language acquisition, and workforce readiness for adults, including those in correctional facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Educator Initiative Grant
$10,000
GAR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Global Economic Prosperity Challenge
$200,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Solve)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative technology-based solutions that improve economic resilience and prosperity globally, particularly for underinvested populations, by providing access to financial services, workforce development, and digital participation.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments