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Magnetic Acceleration Generating New Innovations and Tactical Outcomes (MAGNITO)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects focused on developing advanced magnetic materials that exceed current performance standards, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and businesses in the U.S.

Energy
Individuals
Midland States Bank Foundation Grant
$25,000
Midland States Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance education, workforce development, financial empowerment, housing, small business growth, and health initiatives for communities within the bank's service areas, particularly benefiting low- to moderate-income populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program
$25,000,000
California Employment Development Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help young adults aged 18-28 facing economic challenges access quality jobs and career advancement through innovative workforce development programs and essential support services.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Going PRO Talent Fund
$3,500
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO-WD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding is available for Michigan businesses to train and upskill their workforce, helping to close the skills gap and support industry-recognized credentialing.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Innovate ND
$50,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (ND Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This state-funded program provides up to $50,000 in reimbursement to North Dakota-based entrepreneurs for validating business ideas and conducting market research, supporting the growth of innovative and scalable businesses.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Moore County Small Business Impact Grant Program
$5,000
Moore County Economic Development Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This program provides financial support to small retail, restaurant, and service businesses in Moore County, North Carolina, to help them improve their operations and enhance customer experiences.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
NIMH Research Education Programs for Psychiatry Residents (Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs for psychiatry residents to enhance their research training and foster long-term careers in mental health research.

Health
State governments
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop producers in Rhode Island, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, through collaborative marketing, research, and educational initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to New Jersey employers, nonprofits, and educational institutions to create and expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand, nontraditional industries, fostering workforce development and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
The Rural Development Fund Grants
$100,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist rural communities in Michigan by supporting projects that enhance land-based industries and infrastructure.

Community Development
Individuals
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing programs that promote equitable access to clean energy careers and entrepreneurship, particularly for historically marginalized communities in Massachusetts.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that enhance sustainable forest management and wood product utilization in California, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses involved in the forest products sector.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
American Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Google for Startups
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program supports U.S.-based startups developing AI-driven solutions in critical infrastructure sectors like agriculture, education, and transportation, providing them with resources, mentorship, and training to accelerate their growth.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
AI for Economic Opportunity Fund
$250,000
GitLab Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides $250,000 in funding and support for organizations developing innovative AI solutions that promote economic mobility and improve access to education and job opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Avon Greater Together Community Fund
$250,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that enhance civic participation and community engagement for residents of Avon, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable town.

Health
City or township governments
High Performance Building Program (HPB)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and individuals in Pennsylvania for constructing or renovating energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Innovative Service Development Grant
$1,500,000
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for Florida's Community Transportation Coordinators to develop innovative transportation services that improve access for individuals facing transportation challenges, particularly in healthcare, employment, and education.

Transportation
County governments
Restaurant Business Development Grant Program
$15,000
Feed the Soul Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides six months of consulting and training support valued at $15,000 to empower marginalized restaurant owners in developing sustainable and efficient business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses