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

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Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides funding to public postsecondary institutions and community colleges in New York State to improve career and technical education, helping students gain essential skills for high-demand jobs.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$35,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support businesses, organizations, and individuals in Vermont working to improve the competitiveness of specialty crops through various projects that benefit multiple stakeholders in the agricultural community.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Special Projects Program - Community Resource Development Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to improve access to employment training and supportive services for low-income families and individuals facing economic challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Visiting Professorships in Hemophilia Care Grant
$7,500
Pfizer
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based academic institutions and healthcare organizations to host educational programs on hemophilia care, focusing on shared decision making and new treatment options.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Opportunity Partnership Grant
$300,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help displaced workers in New Jersey gain industry-recognized credentials for in-demand jobs paying at least $18 per hour.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program
$1,000,000
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to publicly funded colleges and universities in Arkansas for transportation-related research and workforce development initiatives aimed at improving the state's transportation systems and workforce skills.

Transportation
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerated Translational Incubator Pilot (ATIP) Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by faculty at the University of Maryland and its partner institutions, aimed at developing impactful healthcare solutions and technologies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides funding to public school teachers in New Jersey to teach STEM classes in nonpublic schools, enhancing access to quality STEM education for students in grades 3 through 12.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Urban and Community Forestry Grant
$100,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Idaho for projects that promote sustainable urban forestry practices in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Montgomery County Special Projects Grants
$10,000
Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations in Montgomery County for community-engaging projects and capacity-building initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
CFCI Community Needs Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Michigan AmeriCorps State Grants (Planning and Implementation)
$25,000
Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Michigan for developing and implementing AmeriCorps programs that engage members in direct service to improve communities and enhance volunteer capacity across various issues.

Community Development
State governments
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to promote technology innovation and create high-skill job opportunities across various sectors.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Go Big Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Excellence in Education Fund
$25,000
CenDel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational and workforce development programs in Kent County, Delaware, focusing on preparing underserved individuals for careers in critical sectors like healthcare, construction, and technology.

Education
Nonprofits
Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund
$44,500,000
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Florida nursing education programs that collaborate with healthcare providers to address the nursing shortage by funding scholarships, faculty recruitment, and educational resources.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents and students facing employment barriers.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Legislative Advocacy Training and Engagement (SLATE) Grant
$85,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations and individuals in Ohio to enhance advocacy and civic engagement for people with developmental disabilities and their families, enabling them to influence public policy effectively.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement workforce training initiatives focused on artificial intelligence skills, aimed at enhancing job opportunities and meeting industry demands.

Workforce Development
State governments