Private Workforce Development Grants

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that focus on improving community services, education, arts, the environment, and health and wellness for local residents.

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that deliver direct literacy instruction to adults, helping them improve their literacy skills and expand their educational programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston that serve marginalized communities and address critical needs such as health, safety, and basic necessities for individuals and families in crisis.

This program provides $10,000 in funding and mentorship to Black and Brown female-identifying beauty brand founders in the U.S. with annual revenues between $10,000 and $1 million, helping them grow their businesses and potentially reach new markets.

This funding opportunity supports research on the U.S. abortion care workforce, focusing on licensed clinicians and their service delivery in the post-Dobbs era.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Peoria region that leverage the arts to drive economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that recruit and develop qualified teachers in rural Kansas and western Missouri communities with populations under 50,000, focusing on alternative certification pathways and local workforce models.

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led projects in Portland that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while promoting climate, social, and economic justice, particularly benefiting low-income residents and communities of color.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and educational organizations in Portland to improve access to nutritious food for children and families in need.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Nevada to support educational programs, cultural preservation, and community health initiatives for residents facing economic challenges.

This grant provides financial awards to exceptional public high school teachers in the skilled trades across the U.S. to recognize their impactful teaching and support their programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey and Long Island that address community needs related to affordability, food security, workforce development, and environmental sustainability.

This program provides financial assistance to small for-profit businesses in six Michigan counties to support their growth and development.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and religious organizations that enhance the quality of life and resilience of residents in Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding communities through innovative programs in arts, mental health, education, leadership, and economic opportunity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations serving residents of Henderson City and County for various community programs, excluding religious activities and event funding.

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in California for healthcare projects that improve job quality and access for underserved populations while addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations addressing economic opportunity, environmental issues, housing, and youth well-being in the Metro Denver area, with a focus on historically oppressed communities.