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

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DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program
$4,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for tree planting projects in public spaces across Michigan, aimed at enhancing community engagement, environmental sustainability, and tree diversity.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
DoW Military Burn, Patient-Centered Research Award
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports clinical research aimed at improving burn care for military personnel injured in combat or training, particularly in challenging environments where resources are limited.

Health
Nonprofits
Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This program provides federal financial aid to eligible institutions in Tennessee for short-term workforce training programs that equip individuals with in-demand skills for high-wage jobs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rev Up EV Initiative: Curriculum and Student Success Grant Program
$350,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Illinois community colleges in developing electric vehicle education programs and providing student support services to enhance workforce readiness in the green economy.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for innovators and organizations developing transformative healthcare technologies that enhance access and affordability, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
$300,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to early- and mid-career researchers in underrepresented jurisdictions to enhance their research capabilities through collaborative fellowships with leading institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Partnership and Pathways Programs
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This program provides financial aid to educational institutions in South Dakota to support students in short-term training programs that lead to high-demand careers and recognized credentials.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 9, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to two-year colleges to develop innovative STEM education projects that enhance student success and broaden participation in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA)
$182,000
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2026

This funding opportunity supports accredited Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant programs in California to train more healthcare providers dedicated to serving underserved communities with limited access to primary care.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alabama Flex Grant Program
Contact for amount
Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This program provides funding to rural hospitals in Alabama to improve healthcare access, enhance operational efficiency, and support quality improvement initiatives in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
$550,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Sep 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create pre-apprenticeship programs that help historically underrepresented populations gain access to careers in construction and building trades.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Career Pathways Training Program
$1,500,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare individuals for entry-level jobs in the clean energy sector, with a focus on serving disadvantaged communities in New York.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence (E-RISE)
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2027

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research capacity and collaboration in STEM fields for eligible institutions in designated U.S. states and territories, focusing on building sustainable research networks and workforce development.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Apr 16, 2021

This funding opportunity supports researchers and institutions working on innovative quantum information science and technology projects, particularly in qubit development, to advance fundamental discoveries and build a skilled workforce in the field.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R25 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2027

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs that enhance training in innovative research methods for behavioral and social sciences, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities and nonprofits.

Education
State governments
Facilitating Research at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions:
$500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions to conduct research that enhances their teaching and builds institutional research capacity, while also allowing for collaborative opportunities at research-intensive organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Path to Pro Education Grants
$10,000
The Home Depot Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 in Home Depot gift cards to support skilled trades training programs at accredited K–12 schools, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations across the U.S.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational Research Award
$2,160,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers working on innovative spinal cord injury treatments and interventions that can improve the lives of military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Sauer Family Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Sauer Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota that support children facing adversity by promoting strong family relationships and emotional well-being through community initiatives and school programs.

Youth
Nonprofits