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

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New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
$450,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Fair Chance to Advance State Action Networks
$2,100,000
Jobs for the Future
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to state coalitions focused on creating systemic reforms that improve education and employment opportunities for individuals with incarceration histories.

Workforce Development
State governments
Civic & Economic Opportunities Grant
$20,000
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and federally recognized tribes in New Mexico to enhance community engagement, economic opportunities, and social justice for low-income and disadvantaged individuals.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that help adults, including English language learners and those facing barriers, improve their literacy and civic knowledge while preparing for jobs in high-demand industries.

Education
City or township governments
FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Infrastructure Project
$6,000,000
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports rural Maryland communities in improving essential infrastructure like broadband, water, and transportation through collaborative projects that enhance living standards and promote regional development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
UWSN Community Impact Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Southern Nevada
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southern Nevada that provide programs focused on improving educational success, workforce readiness, and essential community services for families in need.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Education M-Pact Fund
Contact for amount
Moody Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Computer Science Teacher Credential Grant
$15,000
Georgia Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for K-12 schools in Georgia to enhance computer science education by enabling teachers to pursue professional development, certifications, and endorsements.

Education
Independent school districts
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Promoting Internet Needs of New Mexicans (PINON) Grant
$500,000
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico working to improve digital access and equity for vulnerable populations, including low-income households, seniors, and rural residents, through initiatives like digital literacy training and device distribution.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Local Jobs Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Central Illinois that provide workforce development programs to help individuals gain skills for sustainable employment and break the cycle of poverty.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Albuquerque Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Albuquerque Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations serving residents in the Greater Albuquerque area, focusing on equitable access and addressing community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
College-to-Career Pathways Grant
Contact for amount
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that help students aged 18 to 25 gain essential career skills and job placements through innovative programs and partnerships with industry.

Education
County governments
Industry Sector Grants
Contact for amount
Idaho Workforce Development Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Idaho businesses and organizations in developing training programs to address workforce challenges and skill gaps, ultimately promoting job creation and economic mobility in the state.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants
$1,000,000
The Lowe’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to community and technical colleges, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop workforce training programs in skilled trades for underrepresented populations across the United States.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Job Training Facilities Fund
$500,000
BEAM Circular
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits in Stanislaus County to develop shared-use wet labs and job training facilities that enhance workforce development in the circular bioeconomy sector, particularly for underserved communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Miami Foundation’s Community Grants
Contact for amount
The Miami Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that address social issues and enhance inclusivity in Greater Miami, focusing on health, economic stability, arts, community safety, environmental sustainability, and youth and family development.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Workforce Development Mini Grants
$9,999
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small organizations in King County that focus on professional development for those working with children from prenatal to age five, emphasizing early childhood development, mental health, and racial equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits