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Grants for State governments - Workforce Development

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Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity (CARE)
$200,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding initiative provides support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in New Jersey to improve awareness and access to workers' rights and benefits for underserved and marginalized communities.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
Community-Led Momentum Grants
$250,000
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $250,000 for collaborative projects between Wisconsin community organizations and academic partners to improve public health and workforce development through innovative, evidence-based strategies.

Health
Nonprofits
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides funding to accredited nursing schools to offer low-interest loans to students pursuing advanced nursing education, with the goal of increasing the number of qualified nursing faculty in the U.S.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
OneOhio Grant Program
$100,000
Preble County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Preble County for new or expanded programs that address the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Denver Broncos Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Denver Broncos Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that support youth initiatives focused on health, education, and career readiness for young people aged 5-24.

Youth
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Police Recruitment and Retention Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement agencies in Maryland to improve recruitment and retention efforts, focusing on innovative strategies to build a diverse and well-supported police workforce.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (BJAG)
$100,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions in Maryland to implement initiatives that enhance public safety, reduce violent crime, and improve criminal justice services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers Program
$200,000
Maryland Department of Labor (DWDAL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in rural Maryland to train and support individuals as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, addressing workforce shortages and aiding recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Agriculture Workforce Competitive Grant Program 2026-2027
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to develop workforce training programs that help adults facing employment barriers secure jobs in the agriculture sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program – Round 2
$8,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to various electric grid stakeholders in Pennsylvania to enhance grid reliability, promote clean energy, and improve community resilience against disruptive events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fair Chance to Advance State Action Networks
$2,100,000
Jobs for the Future
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to state coalitions focused on creating systemic reforms that improve education and employment opportunities for individuals with incarceration histories.

Workforce Development
State governments
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Entergy Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the southern United States to support initiatives that enhance education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, and environmental stewardship in local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$500,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides financial support to adult education providers in Illinois to deliver integrated English language and civics education, helping English Language Learners gain skills for workforce participation and civic engagement.

Education
State governments
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education – Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Puget Sound Energy’s Solar Grants
$100,000
Puget Sound Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for solar energy projects that benefit historically marginalized communities in Washington State, focusing on organizations that promote equitable access to renewable energy and workforce development.

Energy
Nonprofits
Klamath County Economic Development Grant Program
$30,000
Klamath County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and businesses in Klamath County to support projects that promote economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.

Business and Commerce
County governments