Private Workforce Development Grants

This grant provides $5,000 to small for-profit businesses in Kalamazoo that have been operating for at least a year, have 10 or fewer employees, and are located in historically underserved neighborhoods.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs aimed at improving the quality of life, self-sufficiency, and community impact for men and boys in specific towns in Connecticut.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance digital education and technology access for low-income families and seniors in underserved communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Central and Northern New Mexico that promote STEM education and career pathways through community-based initiatives.

This grant provides $10,000 to exceptional individual artists in South Carolina to recognize their artistic achievements and support their creative endeavors.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

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.

This program provides financial support to Central Oregon farmers and ranchers for infrastructure improvements and professional development to promote sustainable farming practices.

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and grassroots initiatives in rural Central Texas to improve workforce development and educational access by addressing barriers such as mental health services, childcare, and transportation.

This grant provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Eastern North Carolina focused on improving health, education, and economic development, with a special emphasis on programs benefiting youth.

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

This funding opportunity supports innovative technology-based solutions that improve economic resilience and prosperity globally, particularly for underinvested populations, by providing access to financial services, workforce development, and digital participation.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties, Minnesota, for innovative projects that address community challenges like food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, that focus on collaborative initiatives to promote equity, youth leadership, and sustainable solutions in areas like economic development, health, and housing.

This funding opportunity provides a $5,000 cash award to entrepreneurs, particularly women and underrepresented founders, to support their business growth through a brief application and live pitch competition.

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities for early-career Asian American musicians in New York City to create impactful work within their community.

This funding opportunity supports individual folk artists in Nevada to preserve and share their traditional arts through community engagement projects.

The Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grants, provided by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, that aim to enhance workforce skills, entrepreneurship, and business development environment, with a focus on projects that build organizational strength and leadership capacity in areas like fundraising, governance, finance, marketing, and technology.

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.