Federal Workforce Development Grants

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

This program provides funding to higher education institutions and their partners to create accessible research facilities for quantum and nanotechnology, supporting diverse users including underrepresented groups and small businesses across the U.S.

This program provides funding to colleges and universities to develop centers that enhance education in critical foreign languages and international studies, addressing national security and economic needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a single organization to deliver executive leadership training programs specifically designed for new wardens in correctional facilities across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Dominican not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions to develop collaborative projects that strengthen ties with the United States through alumni-led initiatives in higher education.

This funding provides financial support to state, territorial, and national organizations that create job opportunities and training for low-income older adults through community service programs.

This funding supports the continuation of training programs for correctional staff in jails to improve case management and reentry outcomes for incarcerated individuals across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers recover and improve resilience after major disasters.

The CDLPI grant provides federal funding to State Driver Licensing Agencies, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations to implement projects that improve the administration, enforcement, data quality, and compliance of the commercial driver’s license program—including system upgrades, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, testing improvements, and initiatives supporting the safe and timely licensing of qualified commercial drivers in line with FMCSA requirements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and professional healthcare entities to enhance training and resources for healthcare professionals in effectively treating substance use disorders across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help homeless veterans, incarcerated veterans, and homeless women veterans with children secure stable employment and access essential services for successful reintegration into society.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for cultural and educational projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Burkina Faso, targeting non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in community development and exchange programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Botswana, focusing on using sports to drive economic growth and social inclusion.

This grant provides funding to state and territorial agencies to support part-time community service training for low-income older adults, helping them gain employment and reduce poverty.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as eligible nonprofits and educational institutions, to develop and deliver essential training for rural and tribal preparedness and national security events.

This funding initiative provides financial support to state governments to enhance career and technical education programs, improving skills and workforce readiness for secondary and postsecondary students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

This grant provides funding to organizations and educational institutions to develop innovative training programs that improve the skills of rehabilitation professionals, helping them better support individuals with disabilities in securing quality employment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to create hands-on outdoor education and workforce training programs focused on natural resource management for young adults aged 16 and older.

This grant provides funding for alumni of U.S. government exchange programs to develop innovative projects that leverage digital technologies and AI to address economic and technological challenges in Kazakhstan, fostering community engagement and strengthening U.S.-Kazakhstan partnerships.