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

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We Rise Together – Advancing Youth Workforce Development in Chicago’s Communities
$200,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Accelerate Grant
$650,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports colleges and nonprofit organizations in implementing effective strategies to improve student success, reduce time to graduation, and close equity gaps.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Global Economic Prosperity Challenge
$200,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Solve)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative technology-based solutions that improve economic resilience and prosperity globally, particularly for underinvested populations, by providing access to financial services, workforce development, and digital participation.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$1,500,000
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Texas agencies, universities, and organizations to improve the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through innovative projects that benefit the broader community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2026 Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant Program
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY2026 Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals
$150,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This program provides funding to health care organizations in Minnesota to develop and expand initiatives that improve the mental health and well-being of health care professionals.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Reengagement Opportunity Grant-2027
$300,000
Youth Development Oregon
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community programs in Oregon that help young people aged 14–24 who have left high school reconnect with education and career pathways through various supportive services.

Workforce Development
Independent school districts
Road to Careers Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This program provides $24 million in funding to organizations that train Maryland residents for high-demand jobs in transportation construction, focusing on those facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Grant
Contact for amount
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
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