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

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Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program
$1,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2027

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions and non-profit organizations to develop innovative projects and research that improve graduate education and career readiness in STEM fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Advancing Behavioral Health in Corrections: Training and Policy Innovation Initiative
$150,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Corrections)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions to improve behavioral health services in correctional facilities through research, training, and policy development.

Health
Nonprofits
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide
$220,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for youth corps organizations to create job and training programs for young people and veterans, focusing on conservation and resource management projects on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center
$550,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bangladesh)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to manage and operate the Edward M. Kennedy Center in Bangladesh, promoting cultural exchange, education, and professional development while strengthening U.S.-Bangladesh relations.

International Development
Nonprofits
DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
$960,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries, including military Service Members, Veterans, and civilians.

Health
Nonprofits
National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry
$8,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that unite educators, technologists, researchers, and families to create innovative, technology-driven solutions for improving K-12 education and workforce development, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Annual Program Statement (APS) Public Diplomacy Grants Program: Advancing America First Priorities
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ecuador)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides funding for innovative projects that promote U.S.-Ecuador relations by fostering mutual understanding and collaboration in areas such as security, economic prosperity, and cultural exchange.

International Development
Nonprofits
Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Mission Mexico - FY26
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mexico)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster cultural ties and mutual understanding between the United States and Mexico, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in initiatives related to education, culture, and economic cooperation.

International Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Postsecondary Allocation Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to postsecondary institutions in Massachusetts to improve career and technical education programs, particularly for underserved populations, while fostering connections between secondary and postsecondary education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
WM Community Impact
Contact for amount
Waste Management
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for community projects that promote environmental sustainability, education, and workforce development, aiming to create safer and more vibrant living environments.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Perception, Action & Cognition
$7,300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers at U.S.-based institutions who are investigating human perception, motor behavior, and cognition, particularly in real-world settings, to advance scientific understanding and societal benefits.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Research Excellence First Independent Research (SuRE-First) Award (R16 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2028

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to full-time faculty at eligible colleges and universities with limited research funding to help them establish independent research careers and engage students in biomedical science research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rural Health Innovation Hubs Initiative
$61,695,461
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio-based organizations for developing collaborative healthcare networks that improve access and quality of care in rural communities, with a focus on reducing health disparities and enhancing maternal health services.

Health
County governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to create training initiatives that help individuals, especially those facing employment barriers, gain skills for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Rural Health Innovation Fund
$47,048,081
New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative health care projects that improve access and outcomes for underserved rural, frontier, and Tribal communities in New Mexico.

Health
Nonprofits
Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship training and business development for historically underserved populations in Illinois, including minorities, women, veterans, and youth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals and Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to facilitate a year-long exchange program for young professionals and legislative staff between the United States and Germany, aimed at fostering leadership and cultural understanding.

International Development
Nonprofits
Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to students in Ohio pursuing commercial driver's license training, helping to address the demand for truck drivers by covering half of their training costs as a grant and the other half as a forgivable loan contingent on employment.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education