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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Workforce Development

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DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award Scholar Option
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career cancer researchers who are independent investigators, providing them with resources and mentorship to advance impactful cancer research relevant to military health.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DCEO Workforce Training Support Program
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $2.6 million to support innovative workforce training projects that enhance employment outcomes and strengthen the training infrastructure in Illinois.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities with operational nuclear research reactors to promote collaboration, education, and public engagement in nuclear science and engineering.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Moving Mountains Grant
$5,000
Leon H Sullivan Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects in Philadelphia County that enhance workforce development, education, and economic growth, particularly for organizations helping individuals overcome employment barriers or assisting small businesses.

Education
Small businesses
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Burundi)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Burundi to implement innovative projects that promote youth engagement, entrepreneurship, and educational access while strengthening ties with the United States.

International Development
Individuals
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for public and private entities to develop charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in California.

Energy
City or township governments
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: Rehabilitation Services Administration: Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program: Rehabilitation of Individuals Who Are Blind, Have Low Vision ALN 84.129P
$200,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for higher education programs that train professionals to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision, addressing workforce shortages in vocational rehabilitation services.

Education
State governments
MBDA Rural Business Center Program
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 1, 2026

This program provides funding to higher education institutions to establish Rural Business Centers that assist minority-owned businesses in underserved rural areas with technical support, access to capital, and entrepreneurial development.

Business and Commerce
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create large-scale virtual exchanges that connect young leaders in the U.S. with their peers in the Middle East and North Africa, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration on themes like innovation and civic engagement.

International Development
Nonprofits
$1,500 Artist Career Development Grant
$1,500
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists in specific Minnesota counties to help them advance their careers through various artistic projects and professional development opportunities.

Arts
Private institutions of higher education
Awards for the Establishment, Improvement, and Expansion of Children's Advocacy Centers
$75,000
National Children’s Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited Children's Advocacy Centers across the U.S. to improve and expand their services for children who have experienced abuse, ensuring they receive comprehensive and trauma-informed care.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Program
$15,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to entrepreneurs nationwide, particularly from Massachusetts, to help them develop and commercialize innovative climate technology solutions.

Environment
County governments
Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program
$475,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 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
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center Rehabilitation Services Administration; ALN 84.264L
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to support a centralized technical assistance center that will help state vocational rehabilitation agencies improve services and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Fed. - Sp. Ed. - Pre-School Discretionary: IDEA Preschool Discretionary - Early CHOICES
$409,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to improve training and resources for preschool programs serving children with disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
21st Century Museum Professionals Program
$500,000
Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals in the museum sector to enhance their professional skills and improve museum services.

Education
Nonprofits
Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program
$3,000,000
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 colleges and universities to create centralized support systems that enhance the educational experience and success of veteran students transitioning to higher education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Title IV - 21st Century Comm Learning Centers: 21st CCLC
$600,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Oct 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports academic enrichment and youth development programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools during non-school hours, while also providing family literacy and educational support.

Education
Independent school districts
Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce Grant
$10,000,000
St. David’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 13, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Central Texas that aim to improve economic stability and health equity by expanding access to sustainable healthcare careers for individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds.

Community Development
City or township governments