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

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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
Behavioral Highway Safety Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, universities, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to implement evidence-based strategies that improve roadway safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Transportation
State governments
Rural Readiness Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $50,000 to support capacity-building projects in rural Michigan communities, focusing on local solutions for infrastructure, housing, workforce, and other development needs.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
Competitive Grant Program
$6,000,000
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports infrastructure improvement projects in rural Maryland by enabling local governments and nonprofits to collaborate on initiatives that enhance community development and preserve rural heritage.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This fellowship provides funding to promising postdoctoral scientists and physician-scientists to advance innovative cancer research and therapies.

Health
Individuals
Cancer Research Discovery Grants
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC)
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support out-of-school youth aged 16-25 in New Jersey, helping them earn a high school diploma and gain skills for sustainable employment.

Youth
Nonprofits
Pickaway County Community Foundation’s Community Grant
Contact for amount
Pickaway County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Pickaway County, Ohio, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life, especially for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Bridge to Career Pathways Competitive Grants
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist adults facing employment barriers in Minnesota by offering training, support services, and pathways to high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Amplify Grant
$200,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to enhance successful educational programs that help students complete their degrees faster, stay enrolled, and close achievement gaps.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Learning Collaborative for HIV Oral Health and Primary Care Integration
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on improving oral health services for low-income individuals living with HIV by promoting the integration of dental care and primary HIV care through a collaborative learning approach.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania universities, industries, and government agencies to foster technological innovation and improve economic development through collaborative infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure
Private institutions of higher education
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Contracts for Services Program
$50,000
Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, colleges, municipalities, and individual artists in Fulton County to promote diverse arts programming and community engagement throughout 2025.

Arts
City or township governments
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

Energy
State governments
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Bioenergy Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.

Energy
Individuals