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Grants for Small businesses - Workforce Development

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Workforce Pell Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina NCWorks Commission (NCWorks)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program allows eligible students to use federal Pell Grant funds for approved short-term training programs in North Carolina that lead directly to employment, helping them quickly enter or advance in the workforce.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Skills for Small Business Program
$2,000
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Texas for training new and existing employees to enhance their skills and improve productivity.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Critical Access Hospital Basic Grant Program
Contact for amount
Wyoming Department of Health (WDH)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Critical Access Hospitals in Wyoming to enhance essential healthcare services, promote collaboration, and ensure sustainable operations in rural communities.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
Contact for amount
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance and training support to Virginia businesses that create new jobs or retrain employees, helping to reduce recruitment and training costs while promoting economic growth in the state.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
National Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF) Grant Program
$50,000
City of Fort Wayne
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to community organizations in Fort Wayne for programs that prevent and treat opioid use disorder, enhance recovery services, and reduce opioid-related harm.

Health
Nonprofits
Veterans Employment Grant
$5,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Wisconsin employers who hire and retain disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent, rewarding them for maintaining employment over a full year.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Economic Opportunity Grant Program
Contact for amount
Nasdaq Philanthropic Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote financial literacy and entrepreneurship for under-resourced communities, helping them gain the knowledge and resources needed to participate in wealth creation and business development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of El Monte
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in El Monte to help them maintain operations, retain staff, and serve local low- and moderate-income communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Growing the Clean Energy Workforce – Electric Vehicles (GCEW-EV)
$600,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop training programs that prepare individuals for careers in electric vehicle repair, maintenance, and related services, with a focus on benefiting residents of Disadvantaged Communities in New York State.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Egypt Annual Program Statement
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects in Egypt that promote economic growth, infrastructure development, and technological advancement while aligning with U.S. commercial and diplomatic interests.

International Development
Nonprofits
Freight Economic Development Program (FEDP)
$2,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation 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 innovative clinical research projects aimed at improving treatments and care for individuals with spinal cord injuries, particularly those involving military Service Members, Veterans, and civilians.

Health
Nonprofits
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 16, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Illinois-based for-profit companies for employee training programs that enhance skills in key industries like advanced manufacturing and clean energy.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$375,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and innovation in wood products, targeting academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
DoW, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Academy Early-Career Investigator Award
$1,400,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers in ovarian cancer by providing financial resources and mentorship to develop their skills in conducting impactful clinical trials and translational research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education