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

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Western Hemisphere Counterterrorism Legal and Financial Disruption Program
$8,880,118
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Counterterrorism )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen legal and financial frameworks in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat terrorism and disrupt related financial networks.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
NINDS Research Education Opportunities (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports national neuroscience education programs that provide hands-on research experiences and training for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to enhance the biomedical research workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Administrative Supplements to Existing NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements (Parent Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2028

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides additional financial support to current NIH grant recipients for unforeseen expenses necessary to complete their existing research projects without expanding their original scope.

Health
State governments
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
Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2028

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to state and local workforce systems to help dislocated workers and individuals affected by economic disruptions or disasters access employment services and training.

Workforce Development
State governments
Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Grant
$500,000
Rising Tide Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers worldwide in conducting patient-centered clinical trials that improve cancer treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients.

Health
Nonprofits
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 and expand training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals facing employment barriers for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I - Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Services Grant
$445,695
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (MTDLI)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations in Montana to deliver no-cost adult education and literacy services to individuals aged 16 and older who are not in school and need assistance with basic skills, secondary credentials, or English language learning.

Education
Nonprofits
2026 American Spaces Support Funds: Celebrating Freedom 250 and Advancing USA-ROC Shared Goals
$10,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the Republic of the Congo)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to implement educational, cultural, and entrepreneurial initiatives that strengthen ties between the United States and the Republic of the Congo, while promoting shared values and addressing issues like trafficking and illegal immigration.

International Development
Nonprofits
FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations that train individuals, especially veterans and their families, to operate commercial motor vehicles, enhancing roadway safety and workforce readiness in the transportation sector.

Transportation
State governments
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
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Yemen Public Diplomacy Programs: English Language Education and Media Development
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations in Yemen and the U.S. to enhance English language education and media development, fostering partnerships and improving communication skills.

International Development
Nonprofits
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) FY2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland to support projects that address economic, agricultural, and community development challenges in rural areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Digital Learning Initiative Instructional Innovation Grant
$50,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to North Carolina public schools to enhance digital learning through innovative teaching strategies and professional development.

Education
Independent school districts
BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2028

Date Added

Jul 27, 2023

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve medical and human performance capabilities for military personnel, focusing on innovative solutions for Special Operations Forces in challenging environments.

Health
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
$3,100,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. universities and colleges in advancing nuclear energy research and technology, with a focus on enhancing reactor operations, developing advanced reactors, and improving fuel cycles.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
FY 2026 J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative (JCSVEI) Program
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create large-scale virtual exchanges that connect young leaders in the U.S. with their peers in the Middle East and North Africa, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration on themes like innovation and civic engagement.

International Development
Nonprofits