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Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
$215,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create and deliver training that helps workers and employers recognize and prevent workplace hazards, particularly in high-risk industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to regional partnerships in economically distressed rural areas, enabling them to develop workforce training programs that align with local employer needs in high-growth industries.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Training and Educational Materials Development
$95,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create original occupational safety and health training materials aimed at improving workplace safety awareness and practices, particularly for workers in high hazard industries and small businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program - Targeted Topic Training
$215,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop and deliver training programs that improve workplace safety for workers, especially in high-risk industries and underserved populations.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2028

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local workforce agencies to support job training and employment services for individuals affected by economic disruptions, such as natural disasters and mass layoffs.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local organizations to quickly retrain and reemploy workers affected by economic shifts, focusing on high-demand jobs in industries like manufacturing and technology.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote economic development and resilience in communities facing economic challenges.

Community Development
State governments
Creating Opportunities for Relevant Experience (CORE) Wildland Fire Training Crews
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 24, 2029

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This grant provides training and job experience in wildland firefighting for women, veterans, and youth, helping to develop the next generation of fire management professionals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
$9,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to academic institutions for training and research in occupational safety and health, aiming to develop a skilled workforce to address workplace health issues.

Health
State governments
Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter 02-25, Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state workforce agencies to help employers train and upskill workers in high-demand industries, ensuring alignment with labor market needs.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
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
OSERS-OSEP: National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will create a national center to improve education and training outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in postsecondary settings.

Education
State governments
Commercial Fishing Occupational Safety Research Cooperative Agreement (U01)
$975,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2022

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving safety for workers in the commercial fishing industry, targeting hazards like vessel disasters and onboard injuries.

Health
State governments
Mine Health And Safety State Grants
$800,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Mine Safety and Health Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state, tribal, and territorial governments to improve mining safety and health conditions through training and education initiatives.

Safety
State governments
FY 2026 Tech Youth Program
$1,100,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. nonprofit organizations to facilitate an international youth exchange program focused on technology, leadership, and cultural understanding for high school students.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
$500,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Benefit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, will benefit from receiving the services provided. Each year approximately 200,000 Service members are separated from the military. Veterans and dependents report significant challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. These grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools, to help these Veterans and spouses overcome employment and financial challenges. In accordance with P.L. 116-315, 4304, VA seeks to award grants to organizations that provide multiple forms of the following services: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services, or are located in states with a high rate of unemployment among Veterans, a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces, or a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state workforce agencies for developing targeted training programs in high-demand skilled trades and emerging industries, fostering partnerships with employers to enhance workforce skills and job retention.

Workforce Development
State governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026.
$259,233,111
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This grant provides federal funds to states for employment and training programs aimed at helping workers who have lost their jobs due to layoffs or economic changes.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Activities Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2025
$163,337,664
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding provides states and outlying areas with resources to enhance job training and employment services for adults, particularly those facing significant barriers to employment.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, FY2025
$35,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ethiopia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2025

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs that empower women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia by providing them with essential skills, resources, and networks to start and grow sustainable businesses.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits