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

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Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited institutions that serve Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, aiming to enhance education, research, and community development in agriculture and related fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Freedom250 in Cte dIvoire American Spaces
$19,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to enhance workforce readiness, English language skills, and technology training for youth and early-career professionals in key cities of Cote d'Ivoire, fostering skills that align with U.S. economic and diplomatic interests.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
New Beginning for Tribal Students Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides funding to Land-grant Colleges and Universities to enhance support for Tribal students, helping them succeed in higher education and contribute to agricultural innovation and workforce development.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Call for Proposals to Make America and the Region Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Guatemala)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance security, economic prosperity, and regional stability in Guatemala, while promoting U.S. values and partnerships.

International Development
Nonprofits
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities to strengthen their research capabilities and enhance faculty and student engagement in research activities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that foster job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant
$100,000
PhRMA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty at U.S. universities in conducting innovative research that translates laboratory discoveries into practical healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes.

Health
Individuals
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DoW, Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity supports advanced cancer research projects that aim to improve patient care and treatment outcomes for military personnel, veterans, and their families.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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
Perkins Special Projects Grants
Contact for amount
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Washington State community and technical colleges in launching innovative projects that enhance career and technical education, particularly for underserved populations.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program
$7,500
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to Virginia-based employers for creating paid internships that offer valuable work experience to college students, helping to strengthen the local workforce.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to South Korea)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that strengthen the partnership between the United States and South Korea, focusing on areas like economic cooperation, cybersecurity, and workforce development.

International Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research and extension projects aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural crops.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Technology Development Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity 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
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Creative Innovation and Impact Grant Program
$150,000
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to support innovative projects that enhance the visibility and impact of the creative sector in the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
$948,000,000
Texas Economic Development & Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Texas-based public and private entities for semiconductor manufacturing and design projects that boost local economies and foster innovation in the industry.

Science and Technology
State governments
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations in eligible jurisdictions to develop sustainable research incubators that enhance STEM research capacity and collaboration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education