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On-the-Job Training for Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Program
$11,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to New York State employers in the energy efficiency and clean technology sectors to hire and train new workers, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, while addressing skill gaps through structured on-the-job training.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
$960,000
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 innovative research aimed at improving care and outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries, including military Service Members, Veterans, and civilians.

Health
Nonprofits
MWBE Construction Advancement Grant
$25,000
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to minority- and women-owned construction businesses in Worcester to help them increase their operational capacity and compete for local and state contracts.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2028

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance marine education, workforce development, and sustainability initiatives in Alaska's coastal communities.

Workforce Development
Individuals
City of Laurel Returning Citizens Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Laurel that hire formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them reintegrate into the workforce while promoting local economic growth.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Child Care Grant Program
Contact for amount
Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office (CCPO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This program provides monthly cash grants to licensed child care providers in Alaska to improve the quality of care and support operational stability.

Education
Nonprofits
Incumbent Worker Training Program
$100,000
Florida CareerSource Florida (CSF)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides financial support to Florida businesses for training their existing employees, helping to enhance skills, improve competitiveness, and retain staff.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Healthcare Infrastructure Support Grant
$97,213,653
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in rural and frontier Idaho to improve their infrastructure, expand capacity, and enhance access to care for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Ob/Gyn services in Northwest New Mexico (ONNM) Program
$1,000,000
New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare providers in Northwest New Mexico to enhance and expand obstetric and gynecologic services for Medicaid recipients in underserved areas.

Health
Individuals
Utah Technology Innovation Funding
$100,000
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Utah-based small businesses seeking federal funding for innovative technology development through the SBIR and STTR programs.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. organizations and institutions to advance semiconductor technology and innovation, enhancing the domestic semiconductor ecosystem and supporting national security.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Innovative Postsecondary Models Fund
$1,000,000
Panorama Global
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations developing innovative educational models that improve access, affordability, and outcomes for diverse learners in U.S. postsecondary education.

Education
Nonprofits
Establishing a Center for the Advancement of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Pharmacotherapeutics through Training and Preclinical Support (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to academic researchers and organizations to establish a center that will train and support the development of new medications for substance use disorders, bridging the gap between scientific research and practical treatment solutions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Program
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses relocating to or expanding within Illinois, incentivizing job creation and infrastructure improvements in key growth industries.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Secretsos Small Business Grant
$2,500
Secretsos
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides $2,500 to small business owners facing financial challenges, helping them enhance operations, expand teams, or implement innovative growth strategies.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory - Quantum Testbeds
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale projects that advance quantum technology through collaborative research and development among academia, industry, and government, specifically targeting the design and implementation of scalable quantum systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rhode Island Workforce Pell Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This program provides funding for eligible short-term workforce training programs in Rhode Island to help students gain skills for high-demand jobs while protecting their federal Pell Grant eligibility.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving STEM education and learning outcomes in schools and informal settings across the United States, targeting institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in education and research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education