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

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The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Bioenergy Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition provides funding and support for student teams from U.S. educational institutions to develop innovative solutions in algal biofuels and bioproducts, fostering the next generation of bioeconomy professionals.

Energy
Individuals
New York Farm Viability Institute Grant Program
$125,000
New York Farm Viability Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support agricultural research and education initiatives aimed at improving the economic viability of farms in New York State.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Perkins Corrections Grant
Contact for amount
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Washington State community and technical colleges in enhancing career and technical education programs for incarcerated individuals, helping them gain essential skills for successful reintegration into the workforce.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Support for Targeted Opportunities Grant Program
$35,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and artists in New York State to promote folk arts, offer affordable rehearsal spaces, and facilitate performing arts residencies, enhancing community engagement and cultural diversity.

Arts
Nonprofits
515-RIPS Regions IPS Trainers
$360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Dual Credit Innovation Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania public higher education institutions to expand dual credit programs for high school students, particularly those facing barriers to access, enabling them to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Early Childhood Education & Development Fund
$4,054,185
Buncombe County Government (Strategic Partnerships Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to improve access to quality early childhood education and care for children from birth through kindergarten.

Education
Nonprofits
NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Entrepreneurship Enhancement Award
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports the development of entrepreneurial education programs for researchers and scientists focused on aging and Alzheimer's disease, helping them gain skills for diverse careers in biomedical innovation and commercialization.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Transform Lake County Grant Program
$35,000
Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lake County, Indiana, to enhance community services and empower residents through innovative programs and capacity-building initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award
Contact for amount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-career physician-scientists dedicated to conducting patient-oriented cancer research and transitioning into independent clinical investigators.

Health
Individuals
Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026
$200,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Tunisia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that foster U.S.-Tunisian collaboration in areas such as education, culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation, particularly outside the Greater Tunis area.

International Development
State governments
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Health
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides financial support to rural organizations and community colleges in Maryland to improve quality of life through projects focused on health, infrastructure, and economic development.

Health
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Youth for Community Improvement Fund
$40,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Worcester County that engage youth in projects focused on arts and culture, health and wellbeing, basic needs, and economic opportunity.

Recreation
Private institutions of higher education
Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Grants
$2,000,000
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that aim to reduce harmful chemicals in building materials, prioritizing initiatives that benefit underserved communities and promote environmental health in Oregon.

Environment
Nonprofits
Parent Pathways Grant Program
$150,000
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This program provides financial and programmatic support to Pennsylvania colleges and universities to help parenting students overcome barriers to completing their degrees.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Classroom Laboratory Development Grant Program
$100,000
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Oklahoma schools and universities in upgrading or creating laboratory spaces for aerospace and aviation education, supporting the implementation of related curricula.

Education
Independent school districts
Expansion of Transportation Grant
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing innovative transportation solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ohio, aiming to enhance their independence and community participation.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Texas Invests in Meaningful Employment (TIME) Grant
$500,000
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This grant provides funding to Texas public colleges and technical institutes to develop or expand short-term career and technical education programs that lead to high-demand jobs with good earning potential.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education