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

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Statewide Distance Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Program
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and delivering remote English literacy and civics education programs that help adult English language learners gain skills for employment and integration into the workforce.

Education
Nonprofits
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG)
$100,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions in Maryland to implement initiatives that enhance public safety, reduce violent crime, and improve criminal justice services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
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
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Reconnect Enroll with Momentum Grants
$300,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Michigan's community and tribal colleges in partnership with county governments to boost college enrollment among adult learners, particularly those eligible for the Michigan Reconnect program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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, aiming to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 Minnesota health care organizations to develop and expand initiatives that improve the mental well-being of health care professionals by addressing burnout, stigma, and access to mental health services.

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 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
Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs
$1,000,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support California nursing education programs that train registered nurses to serve in underserved communities, helping to address healthcare workforce shortages.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Ending Epidemics Education, Training and Technical Assistance Services Grant Program
$3,094,000
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and community groups in New York State to enhance training and resources for health providers addressing public health challenges like HIV, viral hepatitis, and substance use disorders, with a focus on health equity and reducing disparities.

Health
Nonprofits