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

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Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$500,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides financial support to adult education providers in Illinois to deliver integrated English language and civics education, helping English Language Learners gain skills for workforce participation and civic engagement.

Education
State 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 provides financial support to rural nonprofit organizations and local governments in Maryland for projects that enhance regional infrastructure and promote economic development, aiming to improve living standards in rural areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Violence & Delinquency Prevention Programs
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to implement community-based programs that prevent youth violence and delinquency while promoting collaboration and effective reentry services for system-involved youth.

Youth
City or township governments
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
Workforce Pell Grant Program
$7,395
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This initiative provides financial aid to Iowa institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help low-income students gain skills for high-demand jobs without needing to enroll in traditional degree programs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Teacher Residency Program Competitive Grant
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to teacher preparation programs and their partners in Minnesota to design and expand residency and apprenticeship programs that strengthen the educator workforce pipeline.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research Grant
$500,000
Rising Tide Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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

Not specified

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
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaboration between Minnesota businesses and educational institutions to create customized training programs that enhance workforce skills, particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Promoting Internet Needs of New Mexicans (PINON) Grant
$500,000
New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Mexico organizations working to improve digital access and skills for vulnerable populations, including low-income households, seniors, and rural residents.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Local Jobs Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Central Illinois that provide workforce development programs to help individuals gain skills for sustainable employment and break the cycle of poverty.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Grant Program
$750,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that partner with Michigan nursing facilities to implement projects that improve the quality of life and care for residents, focusing on innovative, resident-centered approaches.

Health
Nonprofits
RHTP Workforce Development Initiative
$12,683,313
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers and educational institutions in rural Florida to develop and sustain a skilled workforce that addresses local health care shortages.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Albuquerque Community Foundation Grant
$20,000
Albuquerque Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations serving residents in the Greater Albuquerque area, focusing on equitable access and addressing community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program
$9,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to improve undergraduate education and research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, ultimately enhancing student success and increasing the number of African American graduates in STEM fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in North Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer programs that offer academic support and enrichment activities for K-12 students, particularly those in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Lilly Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lilly Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations focused on improving global health, enhancing K-12 STEM education in Marion County, Indiana, and promoting economic mobility in the same area.

Health
Nonprofits