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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to foster innovation, business development, and workforce growth in key technology sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Upskill: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to New Jersey employers and industry groups to train their current employees in high-demand skills, enhancing workforce competitiveness and promoting career advancement.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Services to Older Refugees Program
$1,425,000
New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State to help refugees aged 60 and older access essential services and achieve greater independence and integration in their communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER)
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers and educators in STEM fields, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to enhance their research capabilities and improve STEM education practices across the United States.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for domestic industrial facilities to develop and pilot technologies that recover critical minerals from byproducts of existing processes, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on foreign imports.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Duke Energy Foundationโ€™s Workforce Development Grant
$15,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio and Kentucky that provide training and educational programs to prepare individuals for careers in the energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago โ€“ Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MEP Center State Competition
$34,389,800
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to establish and operate manufacturing extension centers that assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in eight U.S. states.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers from eligible institutions to collaborate with top-tier academic, government, or industry partners, enhancing their research capabilities and career development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)
Contact for amount
State of North Carolina
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This program provides cash incentives to companies that create jobs and invest in North Carolina, encouraging them to expand or establish facilities in the state.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to two-year colleges to develop innovative STEM education projects that enhance student success and broaden participation in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
$75,000
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This competition provides college students in Utah with the opportunity to win cash and prizes for developing innovative business ideas, while also offering mentorship and resources to help launch their ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals