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

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Healthy Oregon Workforce Training Opportunity Grant Program
$12,000,000
Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon for innovative training initiatives that expand the health care workforce, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher Shortage Grant
$250,000
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota colleges and universities to help reduce tuition costs and enhance services for students training to become licensed early childhood educators, addressing workforce shortages in the field.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant Program
$200,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to Washington State businesses and industry organizations to boost manufacturing job growth, enhance research and development, and support economic development, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AmeriCorps Formula Traditional
$10,409,417
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members who will address community needs through direct service and capacity-building activities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Workforce Pell Grant (WPG) Program
Contact for amount
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides federal Pell Grant funding to Texas institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help students gain industry-recognized credentials and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Virginia Adult Education Competitive Grant
$200,000
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services in Virginia, helping adults gain essential skills for employment and further education aligned with local workforce needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$250,000
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Oregon to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through innovative projects that benefit the broader agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Atmore Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant
$3,000
Atmore Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and organizations in Atmore to support projects that enhance community well-being across various areas such as education, health, and the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
Contact for amount
Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This fellowship supports Black undergraduate students pursuing careers in aerospace by providing paid internships, mentorship, and financial assistance to foster their professional development and inclusion in the industry.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that enhance understanding of biomedical research and promote STEM careers among pre-college students and teachers in various educational settings.

Health
State governments
Train In Place Grant Program
$2,025,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal health care providers in North Dakota to enhance workforce training and credentialing programs, enabling local health workers to specialize and improve care delivery without leaving their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Education and Workforce Training Grant
$10,000
Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to educational institutions, workforce training centers, and nonprofits in Hardeeville and surrounding areas to improve educational quality and prepare residents for in-demand careers.

Education
Nonprofits
Next Step Reentry Readiness Initiative Grant
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to support organizations that help individuals incarcerated in Pennsylvania's minimum- or low-security federal prisons prepare for successful reentry into society through workforce training and post-release support services.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Investing in the Health of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan
$50,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to improve health services and support for the region's aging population.

Health
Nonprofits
Seed Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research teams at the Cancer Center at Illinois to develop innovative cancer therapies and diagnostics, fostering collaboration among faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
American Chemical Society Prepare CTP Seed Grant
$20,000
American Chemical Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. community colleges in preparing and recruiting skilled technical workers for chemistry-related careers that do not require a bachelor's degree.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Graduate Medical Expansion Grant
$1,000,000
New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Mexico hospitals and educational institutions to develop and expand residency programs in primary care, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to address workforce shortages.

Health
Nonprofits