Federal Workforce Development Grants

The Small Business Act (Act) provides for entrepreneurial training, business development assistance, counseling, and management assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by eligible veterans. Additionally, SBA is authorized to make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements for the establishment and implementation of outreach programs to serve the veteran community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations to help partner countries develop the necessary infrastructure, policies, and workforce for adopting artificial intelligence technologies that align with U.S. standards.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofits in U.S. territories and freely associated states for infrastructure maintenance and resilience projects that enhance community development and disaster preparedness.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research and extension projects aimed at improving the productivity and sustainability of the U.S. specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural crops.

This grant provides funding to small businesses and startups that have previously received NSF Phase I awards, helping them advance their innovative research into market-ready products and services.

This grant provides funding to U.S. states and territories to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs, enhancing workforce development in key industries by increasing the number of apprentices and improving apprenticeship infrastructure.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deploy English language professionals worldwide, enhancing English instruction and promoting U.S. educational values and diplomacy.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and non-U.S. organizations in developing a summer camp that enhances leadership and entrepreneurship skills for Kazakh youth aged 15 to 19 who were semi-finalists for U.S. Government youth exchange programs.

The FY 2023-2024 CRISI program, managed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is designed to fund projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of railroad infrastructure. The program is open to various applicants, including states, rail carriers, and local governments, and it focuses on a broad array of project types such as safety enhancements, congestion reductions, upgrades to short-line or regional railroads, and the development of new or substantially improved intercity passenger rail corridors. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $2.478 billion. The application deadline is set for May 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Projects must not only improve infrastructure but also enhance safety protocols, integrate innovative technology, and support economic vitality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of innovative research projects in computing and information science, aimed at advancing technology and promoting equitable access to computing education across various organizations and individuals nationwide.

This grant provides funding for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to strengthen connections between the U.S. and its global alumni community while celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to train future professionals in vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities, addressing personnel shortages in the field.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations implementing strategies to prevent diabetes and improve health equity for populations at risk, focusing on statewide, local, or multisectoral approaches.

This initiative provides funding to organizations that help individuals with criminal records gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields like skilled trades and advanced manufacturing, ultimately supporting their reintegration into the workforce.

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to train and support individuals pursuing careers in special education and related services for children with disabilities.

This funding program provides financial assistance to fire departments and nonprofit organizations to hire new firefighters and improve recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring communities have adequate emergency response capabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state-level programs aimed at improving emergency medical services in rural areas, focusing on workforce recruitment, retention, and operational enhancements.

This program provides funding to collaborative partnerships that offer education and support to individuals with ten or fewer years of farming or ranching experience, helping them establish and sustain successful agricultural operations.

This program provides funding to exceptional early-career scientists at U.S. academic institutions and national laboratories to support innovative research in various energy-related scientific fields.

This grant provides funding to educational institutions and organizations to develop and implement innovative teaching methods in American history and civics, particularly aimed at improving education for underserved students.