Federal Employment Labor and Training Grants

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects that aim to improve the independence, employment, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to deliver essential health and safety training to workers at Department of Energy nuclear weapons facilities who may be exposed to hazardous materials.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. higher education institutions to train researchers focused on improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

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.

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

This funding initiative provides $10 million to the International Labor Organization to improve labor conditions and standards in global supply chains.

This funding provides states with resources to improve employment outcomes for individuals receiving unemployment benefits by enhancing reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and agencies to enhance treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, particularly in underserved areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state entities, universities, and colleges to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technologies and improve workforce skills.

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to People’s Courage International to improve social protections and reduce vulnerabilities to forced labor among internal migrant workers in Bangladesh or another designated country in South or Southeast Asia.

This fellowship provides funding for doctoral candidates conducting original research that aims to improve community living, employment, and health outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the International Labor Organization in addressing child labor, forced labor, and improving working conditions in key supply chains across Brazil and other Latin American and Caribbean countries.

This funding opportunity provides financial incentives to organizations that will help recruit and retain nursing staff in nursing homes, ensuring better care for elderly residents.

This fellowship provides funding to individual researchers, particularly those with disabilities, to conduct original studies that improve the quality of life and outcomes for people with disabilities in areas such as health, employment, and community participation.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to Free the Slaves to empower individuals with lived experiences of labor exploitation, enabling them to actively participate in shaping policies that prevent such abuses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Verite, Inc. to enhance fair labor practices and improve working conditions in the coffee industry, specifically targeting the eradication of child and forced labor in supply chains.

This grant provides funding to establish a center that will improve the sharing and application of research on rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities, particularly those recovering from burn injuries, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.