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

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MDA STEM BEST Robotics Grant
$30,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Missile Defense Agency)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to educational organizations and nonprofits that run robotics competitions, helping them purchase essential sensors and software to engage K-12 and college students in STEM activities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Smart Justice Spark Grants
$25,000
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in California that empower justice-impacted individuals through education, workforce development, and policy advocacy.

Education
Nonprofits
Northwest Minnesota Womenโ€™s Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for programs and services that empower women and girls in Northwest Minnesota, focusing on entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and personal development.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Innovative Program Grant
$10,000
Michigan College Access Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative programs that improve college readiness, enrollment, and completion in Michigan communities, particularly those connected to Local College Access Networks.

Education
Nonprofits
Small Building Re-tuning Workforce Development Program
$450,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare workers for energy efficiency jobs in small buildings, helping to meet upcoming energy performance standards in Washington, D.C.

Energy
Nonprofits
Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)
$110,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Pennsylvania's industrial sector to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonization efforts, targeting small to large manufacturers and facility operators.

Environment
Small businesses
Urban Trees Grant
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations and community groups with innovative strategies to protect urban gardens from development, particularly in neighborhoods facing poverty and racial inequity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural Partnerships Grants
$200,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects and initiatives that promote healthy, resilient rural communities in Maine, focusing on areas like affordable housing, economic development, and climate change planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Bioeconomy Workforce Development Fund
$100,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational institutions, nonprofits, and local governments in Stanislaus County to develop workforce training programs that prepare underserved individuals for careers in the bioeconomy.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant Program
$1,700,000
State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to law enforcement and public safety agencies in Colorado to improve the mental health and well-being of peace officers and their families through counseling, training, and community partnerships.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Catalyst Awards for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education
$100,000
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to healthcare professionals and educators to develop innovative projects that improve the training and clinical experiences of medical residents and fellows in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
$100,000
Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Idaho to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, through various projects that benefit the entire industry.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Development Grant โ€“ Medium (CDG-M)
$5,000,000
City of Chicago โ€“ Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use development projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community development and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2025 Community Forestry Grant Program
$12,000,000
Texas A&M Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides funding to public and non-profit organizations in Texas to support sustainable community forestry initiatives that promote healthy urban and community forests.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
FY25 Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
$45,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland that focus on agricultural and forestry education, as well as rural economic and community development initiatives.

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

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

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

Workforce Development
Individuals
Fund My Future
$2,367,200
New Jersey Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Fast Forward - Workforce Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education