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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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21st Century California School Leadership Academy, Cohort 3
$3,000,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to colleges, nonprofit educational organizations, and local school districts in California to enhance leadership training and professional development for school leaders, particularly those focused on improving educational outcomes for underserved students.

Education
Nonprofits
BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement and correctional agencies for training programs that improve crisis response and de-escalation techniques when interacting with individuals experiencing behavioral health issues.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
National Professional Development Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and qualified organizations partnering with educational agencies to improve the skills and effectiveness of educators working with English learners.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver job training programs focused on clean energy careers for underserved communities in Illinois.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education (TGIY) Program
$1,700,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that help gang-involved youth transition into higher education, aiming to improve their job prospects and social integration through education and training.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Adult Program Services Grant
$232,962
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Montana that deliver workforce development services aimed at helping adults, particularly those facing employment barriers, to gain skills, secure jobs, and achieve long-term career success.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to a variety of organizations to enhance STEM education and workforce development initiatives, aiming to increase student engagement and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial Award
$4,960,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This grant provides funding for clinical trials aimed at improving treatment and management strategies for spinal cord injury, benefiting military Service Members, Veterans, and civilians.

Health
Nonprofits
Technology Ecosystem Fund
$2,000,000
District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to organizations in Washington, D.C. that are focused on fostering the growth and development of technology companies and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Delta Health Care Service Grant Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Business-Cooperative Service )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides financial support to collaborative groups of health care providers, educational institutions, and economic development organizations in the Delta Region to improve health outcomes and access to essential services.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Strengthening Talent, Research, Innovation and Vital Engagement (STRIVE) Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance international engagement and academic partnerships, helping students gain vital global experience in key sectors that bolster national economic competitiveness and security.

Education
Nonprofits
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited institutions that serve Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, aiming to enhance education, research, and community development in agriculture and related fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Freedom250 in Cte dIvoire American Spaces
$19,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to enhance workforce readiness, English language skills, and technology training for youth and early-career professionals in key cities of Cote d'Ivoire, fostering skills that align with U.S. economic and diplomatic interests.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Call for Proposals to Make America and the Region Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Guatemala)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance security, economic prosperity, and regional stability in Guatemala, while promoting U.S. values and partnerships.

International Development
Nonprofits
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities to strengthen their research capabilities and enhance faculty and student engagement in research activities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant
$100,000
PhRMA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty at U.S. universities in conducting innovative research that translates laboratory discoveries into practical healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes.

Health
Individuals
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoW, Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports advanced cancer research projects that aim to improve patient care and treatment outcomes for military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses